Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
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Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).
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Tasks
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Accept music requests from event guests.
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Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
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Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
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Assemble audio and video equipment.
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Collect payments from customers.
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Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
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Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.
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Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.
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Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.
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Develop written contracts for bookings.
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Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.
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Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.
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Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.
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Mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.
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Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
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Operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.
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Organize music libraries or playlists.
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Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.
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Technology Skills
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Music or sound editing software — Adobe Audition; Audion Laboratories VoxPro; Avid Technology Pro Tools
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Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
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Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
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Detailed Work Activities
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Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
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Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
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Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
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Collect fares or payment from customers.
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Confer with clients to determine needs.
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Edit audio or video recordings.
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Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
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Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
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Maintain records, documents, or other files.
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Prepare sales or other contracts.
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Promote products, activities, or organizations.
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Record sales or transactions data.
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Respond to customer inquiries.
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Review audio or video recordings.
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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
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Job Zone
- Title
- Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
- Related Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Job Zone Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- SVP Range
- (4.0 to < 6.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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- State licenses
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:
- Disk Jockeys, Except Radio
Specific title(s) listed above are vetted by industry and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor for use in a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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Interests
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Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2023)
- $20.00 hourly
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2023)
- 21,000 employees
- Projected growth (2023-2033)
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Average (3% to 5%)
- Projected job openings (2023-2033)
- 2,000
- State trends
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- Top industries (2023)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data
external site and 2023-2033 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
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- Local job openings
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