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Event DJ / Lead DJ - Weddings & Corporate Events Cutmaster Music Albuquerque, NM Job Details Part-time $750 - $2,000 a day 23 hours ago Benefits Paid training Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Music mixing Live event audio projects Driver's License Full Job Description
YOU KNOW HOW TO DJ. NOW LET'S SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN TAKE IT.
Cutmaster Music is looking for talented DJs who want more than just another Saturday-night gig. Maybe you're an experienced wedding/event DJ looking for better opportunities. Maybe you're crushing clubs, bars and parties but want to break into New Mexico's private-event and luxury wedding market. Or maybe you're earlier in your DJ career, have solid fundamentals and are hungry to learn. We want to hear from you. Cutmaster Music provides training, mentorship, professional production equipment and access to some of New Mexico's best events and venues. You bring the talent, professionalism, personality and drive.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We specialize primarily in weddings and corporate events throughout Albuquerque, Santa Fe and surrounding areas. As a Cutmaster DJ, you'll learn to: DJ and MC weddings, corporate events and private celebrations Read diverse dance floors and play across generations and genres Professionally MC introductions, announcements and special moments Work with couples, planners, venues and event professionals Manage event timelines and keep celebrations running smoothly Set up and operate professional DJ and audio equipment Represent Cutmaster Music at a high professional standard New DJs aren't simply handed an event and told, "Good luck." You'll learn The Cutmaster Way through training, mentorship and paid event shadowing before being approved as a Cutmaster Lead
DJ. COMPENSATION & GROWTH DJ
Assistant /
Paid Event Shadowing:
$20/hour
Approved Lead DJs:
Typically starting around $750 per event
Established, In-Demand Lead DJs:
Approximately $1,500-$2,000 per event depending on package, responsibilities, demand and enhancement sales. Lead DJs may also receive additional compensation for eligible travel and enhancement sales.
NOTE:
The $750-$2,000/day range displayed by Indeed reflects Lead DJ event compensation. DJs developing toward Lead status begin with training and paid event shadowing/assistant work at $20/hour.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR DJ
experience and an understanding of mixing and music programming Professional DJ controller and reliable laptop Working music library Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance Weekend availability, particularly Saturdays Ability to travel between Albuquerque and Santa Fe Ability to safely lift and set up equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs. Professional appearance and strong communication skills Coachability and a genuine desire to improve 2+ years of active DJ experience is preferred, but not required. We will absolutely consider a developing DJ who demonstrates talent, professionalism and serious potential. Wedding and corporate-event experience is a plus—not a requirement.
LOVE MUSIC
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NOT JUST YOUR MUSIC
This is an open-format private-event DJ position, not a single-genre performance role. One event might call for hip-hop, house and current music. The next might require Bad Bunny, Motown, country, disco, 2000s throwbacks, rock, cumbias and whatever Grandma just requested. Great Cutmaster DJs understand that the night isn't about their personal playlist. It's about creating an incredible experience for the people in the room.
WHY CUTMASTER?
Getting good at DJing is one challenge. Getting access to the right events is another. Cutmaster Music has spent years building relationships with leading planners, venues and event professionals. Our DJs perform at high-quality weddings, corporate events and celebrations throughout New Mexico. You'll have access to professional training, mentorship, premium production equipment, quality event opportunities and a DJ/event-industry community that extends well beyond New Mexico. If you want to step up your game and grow into New Mexico's higher-end private-event market, we want to help you get there.
WHO FITS OUR TEAM
We're looking for DJs who want to grow. You follow new music. You want to become a better mixer and MC. You're interested in the industry and new technology. You take pride in your performances. Maybe you're excited about creating content and building your personal brand alongside Cutmaster. We also proudly perform for people of different backgrounds, cultures and identities. Every Cutmaster DJ is expected to make every client and guest feel welcome, respected and celebrated. Talent matters. Being someone people actually want to work with matters just as much.
SCHEDULING
This is a part-time, event-based position. DJs provide availability and are offered events based on scheduling needs and fit. Most events take place Saturdays, with occasional Friday, Sunday and weekday opportunities. Events primarily take place in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
HOW IT WORKS
Application → Interview → DJ Audition → Cutmaster Training → Paid Event Shadowing → Lead DJ Approval Experienced DJs may progress more quickly. Developing DJs may spend additional time training and shadowing. READY? Show us who you are as a DJ. Include links to anything that helps us see or hear what you can do—Instagram, TikTok, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, YouTube, recorded mixes, event footage, a website or other DJ content. You don't need thousands of followers. We want to see the DJ behind the application. If you're talented, professional, coachable and ready to see how far you can take your DJ career, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$750.00 - $2,000.00 per day
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Tell us about your DJ experience. What types of events or venues have you performed at, what styles of music do you typically play, and what DJ equipment/software do you currently use? Please share links to anything that helps us see or hear you as a DJ—Instagram, TikTok, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, YouTube, website, recorded mixes, live-performance footage, event videos, or other DJ-related content. If you don't currently have anything online, tell us that here. You're DJing a wedding and the couple has given you a wide-open music brief. The dance floor includes guests from their 20s through their 70s with different musical tastes. How would you approach programming the night and keeping the dance floor engaged?
Experience:
DJ:
1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
