What You'll Do

  • Accept music requests from event guests.
  • Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
  • Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
  • Assemble audio and video equipment.
  • Collect payments from customers.
  • Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
  • Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.
  • Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.
  • Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.
  • Develop written contracts for bookings.

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Social Orientation, Dependability, Optimism, Cooperation, Self-Confidence

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Technologies & Tools

Adobe Audition Audion Laboratories VoxPro Avid Technology Pro Tools Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.65/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.63/5)
  • Optimism (High importance: 4.48/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.23/5)
  • Self-Confidence (High importance: 4.2/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Announcer Club Disc Jockey (Club DJ) Deejay (DJ) Disc Jockey (DJ) DJ (Disk Jockey) DJ Assistant (Disc Jockey Assistant) Emcee Entertainer Event Disc Jockey (Event DJ) Event Entertainer Event Host Event Master of Ceremonies (Event MC) Host DJ (Host Disc Jockey) Karaoke Host Master of Ceremonies (MC) Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ) Public Address Announcer Wedding Disc Jockey (Wedding DJ)