Disc Jockeys
DJ (Disk Jockey), MC (Master of Ceremonies), Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ), Wedding Disc Jockey (Wedding DJ)
What they do:
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).
On the job, you would:
- Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
- Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
- Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- sales and marketing
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Communications
- multimedia
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Hearing and Speech
- speak clearly
- tell the difference between sounds
Ideas and Logic
- group things in different ways
- order or arrange things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Optimism
- Social Orientation
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Adaptability
- Self-Confidence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Music or sound editing software
- Adobe Audition
- Audion Laboratories VoxPro
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software Hot Technology In Demand
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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