Cameron DeFaria
Brooklyn
Summary
Music industry specialist with a strong editorial backbone, blending royalty accounting, A&R analytics, and senior-level music journalism. Currently at Downtown Artist & Label Services, supporting cross-departmental initiatives across automation, recoupment, and RIAA certification reporting. Former Managing Editor of Billboard-recognized Dancing Astronaut, where I led writers, shaped editorial strategy, and hosted the IDs Only podcast.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Writer
EDM Identity
05.2025 - Current
Managing Editor
Dancing Astronaut
04.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Staff Writer
Dancing Astronaut
07.2022 - 04.2024
Contributor
Dancing Astronaut
03.2021 - 07.2022
Freelance Staff Writer
Acid Stag
05.2021 - 05.2022
Music Journalist Intern
Traklife Media Group
01.2021 - 05.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2020
Skills
- WordPress
- AirTable
- Salesforce
- A&R Research
- Zendesk
- Microsoft Excel
- On-site interviews
- Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- SEO Optimization
- Press release writing
- Brand voice consistency
- Screenwriting
- Royalty Accounting
Certification
- YouTube Music Certification
- YouTube Music Rights & Management Certification
- Music Business Foundations, Berklee College of Music
Timeline
Staff Writer
EDM Identity
05.2025 - Current
Managing Editor
Dancing Astronaut
04.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Staff Writer
Dancing Astronaut
07.2022 - 04.2024
Freelance Staff Writer
Acid Stag
05.2021 - 05.2022
Contributor
Dancing Astronaut
03.2021 - 07.2022
Music Journalist Intern
Traklife Media Group
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry
University of Southern California