DJ / Announcer
Quick Facts
Median Salary$55,167
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+28.54%
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What They Do
A DJ or Announcer hosts and programs music for radio shows. Creates playlists, introduces music or songs, provides commentary on music and artists. Interviews guest artists, takes listener requests, and runs contests or promotions on a show. May use audio production skills to play recordings at clubs or parties.
Core Tasks:
- 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.
- Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.
- Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.
- Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.
- Mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.
- Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
- Operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.
- Organize music libraries or playlists.
- Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.
What to expect as a DJ / Announcer
1Earn a Bachelor's degree
10% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
1159 openings for DJs / Announcers
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