Careers / Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
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United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
Not published
Employment
Not published
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 2
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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).
- O*NET code
- 27-2091.00
- Job zone
- 2
- Experience required
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Typical tasks
- Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
- Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.
- 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.
- Collect payments from customers.
- Develop written contracts for bookings.
- Assemble audio and video equipment.
- Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.
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Salary analysis — United States
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Most important skills
- Social Perceptiveness3.8
- Speaking3.5
- Monitoring3.3
- Time Management3.3
- Service Orientation3.3
- Active Listening3.3
- Critical Thinking3.1
- Coordination3.0
- Reading Comprehension3.0
- Operation and Control2.9
- Writing2.9
- Judgment and Decision Making2.9
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Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 9 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
9
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Monitoring | 3.3 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.5 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Service Orientation | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Active Listening | 3.3 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
| Time Management | 3.3 | 2.8 | Not selected | 2.8 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 2.8 | Not selected | 2.8 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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