Disc Jockey
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Job Overview

We are looking for a talented and entertaining Disc Jockey to join our club. You should be able to catch the audience’s attention by playing trending music tracks. Besides, you should take and play song requests. 

As a Disc Jockey, you should prepare and mix the playlist needed for various live shows and events. You should have strong research skills and the willingness to learn about contemporary and modern music. 

Moreover, you should be able to interact and engage with the audience. Your time management and organizational skills will help in managing back-to-back shows. In addition to this, you should have basic technical skills and knowledge of different instruments/music genres.

Apply immediately if you hold the required skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the daily playlist schedule is completed on time

• Playing commercials when needed

• Reviewing and playing daily and weekly playlist

• Introducing celebrities present at the event

• Taking and playing music/song requests from the audience

• Engaging with listeners present at the event

• Organizing on-air competitions and questioning audiences

• Mixing and playing catchy music at sponsored events

• Commenting on music and the latest developments in the Music industry

• Interviewing or having a conversation with famous personalities from the Music industry

• Providing any important information related to the songs/playlist

• Researching and playing songs that are performing well on the global charts

• Interacting with the live audience at parties and events

• Handling monitors, mixers, turntables, and other equipment carefully

• Ensuring smooth functioning of day-to-day programs

• Mixing different music tracks to create a playlist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio Broadcasting or related field

• Previous experience as a Disc Jockey or know-how of the Media industry

• Knowledge of various music and audio mixing techniques 

• Familiarity with disc jockey equipment such as turntables, mixers, and vinyl records

• An excellent ear for music

• Understanding of various music genres

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to capture the audience’s attention

• Highly entertaining and creative individual

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently

• Willingness to work for long, flexible hours and on weekends

• Highly motivated individual

• Having an approachable personality

• Ability to offer customer satisfaction

• Good technical skills