LinkedIn for Artists: The Power Move No One Talks About

Most artists ignore LinkedIn.

They think it’s just suits and resumes and humblebrag job titles.

But LinkedIn isn’t just a platform for traditional careers. It’s a strategy tool.

If you’re building a long-term creative career, you need to be in the rooms where funding is approved, partnerships are formed and opportunities are shared.

A lot of those conversations happen on LinkedIn.

This is where you connect with publicists, grant assessors, radio producers, sync supervisors, curators and mentors.

Not fans. People who open doors.

LinkedIn Isn’t for Followers. It’s for Relationships.

You don’t need to have a flashy job title or 1,000 connections.

You just need to show up clearly, with intention.

LinkedIn works best when you use it to show people what you’re working on, what you care about and how you think.

You can write posts like you’d talk to a peer. No jargon. No fluff. Just thoughtful updates and insights from your actual work.

It’s also a place where you can quietly keep an eye on the industry.

What’s getting funded. Who’s hiring. What people are responding to.

This kind of visibility keeps you strategic, not reactive.

How to Make It Work for Your Energy

You don’t need to post all the time. Once a month is fine.

You can reshare something from Instagram and rewrite the caption for a more professional tone.

Or turn a lyric into a reflection about creative process.

LinkedIn lets you be thoughtful without the pressure to be entertaining.

That’s a rare thing for artists online.

And unlike every other platform, you don’t have to keep up a constant presence to be seen as credible.

Artists Who Should Definitely Be on LinkedIn

• Artists applying for grants or funding

• Artists who also work in education, production or other creative industries

• Artists looking for sync placements or music supervisor connections

• Artists building a portfolio that extends beyond music

• Artists who want to get on panels, showcase lineups or in-program interviews

This is the platform where people go to check your credibility.

It’s where your professional world lives. Even if it feels strange, it can quietly unlock real things for you.

Questions You Might Have After Reading This

Q1: What should I post on LinkedIn if I’m not releasing anything?

You can reflect on a show you played, a project you finished, or something you learned that week. You can share behind-the-scenes process or thoughts on the industry. It doesn’t have to sell anything. It just has to sound like you.

Q2: Isn’t LinkedIn too formal for artists?

Not anymore. The culture has shifted. More people are using it with personality and voice. You can keep it professional and still sound like a person.

Q3: I don’t know what to write in my profile. How should I describe myself?

Focus on who you are, what you do and what you care about. One or two clear paragraphs is enough. Write it like you’re introducing yourself to someone you want to work with.

Want Help Making LinkedIn Actually Work for You?

If you want your LinkedIn to reflect your creative career and help you get noticed for the right reasons, I offer profile rewrites and strategy sessions.

We can build your presence in a way that still sounds like you.

Book a discovery call here and we’ll turn your professional profile into a quiet power move.