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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Session Musician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Session musicians are hired musicians who perform in recording sessions or live performances without being permanent members of a group.",
      "body": "Session musicians are hired musicians who perform in recording sessions or live performances without being permanent members of a group.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $47.80 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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        "job_name": "Session Musician",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Recording studios, Live performance venues, Freelance platforms, Music agencies",
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      },
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_street_performer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Street Performer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Street performers entertain audiences in public spaces for voluntary contributions or fees.",
      "body": "Street performers entertain audiences in public spaces for voluntary contributions or fees.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.82 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "subject": "Street Performer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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        "job_name": "Street Performer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Entertainers who perform in public spaces such as streets, parks, and markets for voluntary contributions or fees.",
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        "skill_level": "Considerable Preparation Needed (Job Zone Four)",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Public spaces, Festivals, Tourist areas, Entertainment districts",
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      },
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_cover_band_musician",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Cover Band Musician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Cover band musicians perform songs originally recorded by other artists at venues such as bars, clubs, and private events.",
      "body": "Cover band musicians perform songs originally recorded by other artists at venues such as bars, clubs, and private events.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $47.80 hourly”",
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      "subject": "Cover Band Musician",
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      "job": {
        "job_name": "Cover Band Musician",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Bars and clubs, Weddings, Corporate events, Private parties",
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      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_mascot_performer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Mascot Performer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Mascot performers wear costumes to entertain audiences at sporting events, theme parks, and promotional appearances.",
      "body": "Mascot performers wear costumes to entertain audiences at sporting events, theme parks, and promotional appearances.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.82 hourly”",
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      "subject": "Mascot Performer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "job_name": "Mascot Performer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Performers who wear costumes to represent characters and entertain audiences at sporting events, theme parks, and promotional appearances.",
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        "adjacent_jobs": "Character Performer, Theme Park Performer, Costume Actor, Entertainment Specialist"
      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_cruise_ship_entertainer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Cruise Ship Entertainer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Cruise ship entertainers provide performances such as music, comedy, and theatrical shows for passengers aboard cruise vessels.",
      "body": "Cruise ship entertainers provide performances such as music, comedy, and theatrical shows for passengers aboard cruise vessels.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.82 hourly”",
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      "subject": "Cruise Ship Entertainer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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        "job_name": "Cruise Ship Entertainer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Performers who provide shows including music, comedy, and theatrical performances for passengers aboard cruise ships.",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "Considerable Preparation Needed (Job Zone Four)",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Cruise lines, Travel entertainment companies, Maritime entertainment agencies",
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_themepark_performer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Theme Park Performer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Theme park performers provide live entertainment such as parades, shows, and character interactions for park visitors.",
      "body": "Theme park performers provide live entertainment such as parades, shows, and character interactions for park visitors.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.82 hourly”",
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        "job_name": "Theme Park Performer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_festival_performer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Festival Performer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Festival performers provide live entertainment at music festivals, cultural festivals, and community events.",
      "body": "Festival performers provide live entertainment at music festivals, cultural festivals, and community events.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.82 hourly”",
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        "job_name": "Festival Performer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Performers who provide live entertainment including music, dance, theater, or specialty acts at festivals and community events.",
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      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_tribute_band_musician",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Tribute Band Musician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Tribute band musicians perform music specifically to honor and replicate the sound of famous bands or artists.",
      "body": "Tribute band musicians perform music specifically to honor and replicate the sound of famous bands or artists.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $47.80 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "subject": "Tribute Band Musician",
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        "job_name": "Tribute Band Musician",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
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        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
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      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_wedding_musician",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Wedding Musician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Wedding musicians provide live music for wedding ceremonies and receptions.",
      "body": "Wedding musicians provide live music for wedding ceremonies and receptions.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $47.80 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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        "job_name": "Wedding Musician",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Musicians who provide live music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.",
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_live_event_musician",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Live Event Musician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Live event musicians perform at concerts, festivals, corporate events, and other live gatherings.",
      "body": "Live event musicians perform at concerts, festivals, corporate events, and other live gatherings.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $47.80 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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        "job_name": "Live Event Musician",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Musicians who perform at live events including concerts, festivals, corporate events, and private gatherings.",
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_choreographer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Choreographer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Choreographers create new dance routines and rehearse performance of routines for various entertainment forms.",
      "body": "Choreographers create new dance routines and rehearse performance of routines for various entertainment forms.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $22.06 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2032.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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      "subject": "Choreographer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Choreographer",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "Medium Preparation Needed (Job Zone Three)",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Dance companies, Theaters, Film and television productions, Music videos, Fashion shows",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Dance Director, Ballet Master, Movement Director, Dance Teacher"
      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_voice_actor",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Voice Actor: job_overview",
      "summary": "Voice actors provide vocal performances for media productions such as animation, video games, and audiobooks.",
      "body": "Voice actors provide vocal performances for media productions such as animation, video games, and audiobooks.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $36.15 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $36.15 hourly",
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      "subject": "Voice Actor",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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      "job": {
        "job_name": "Voice Actor",
        "category": "Performing, modeling and acting",
        "what_it_is": "Performers who provide vocal performances for media productions including animation, video games, and audiobooks.",
        "startup_cost": "could_not_verify",
        "skill_level": "Considerable Preparation Needed (Job Zone Four)",
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      },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_dance_performer",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Dance Performer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Dance performers execute choreographed routines for live audiences, music videos, films, and television.",
      "body": "Dance performers execute choreographed routines for live audiences, music videos, films, and television.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $21.46 hourly”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2031.00",
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      "subject": "Magician",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
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      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
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    },
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      "id": "learn_r1603_job_discovery_performing_live_entertainment_angle_boards_job_ventriloquist",
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      "title": "Ventriloquist: job_overview",
      "summary": "Ventriloquists perform comedy and entertainment using voice projection without moving lips, often with a puppet figure.",
      "body": "Ventriloquists perform comedy and entertainment using voice projection without moving lips, often with a puppet figure.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $31.34 hourly”",
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