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Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

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 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 27-2091.00

▲ 3.8%projected change, 2024→2034

1,500openings a year, incl. replacements

Typical education to enter: High school diploma or equivalent · BLS Employment Projections 2024–34

Software and tools

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Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Word●Adobe AuditionAudion Laboratories VoxProAvid Technology Pro Tools

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

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2 / 5Some preparation — a school diploma and a few months of on-the-job training.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

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Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Artistic4.8

Enterprising3.5

Conventional3.5

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

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EmceeAnnouncerEvent HostDeejay (DJ)EntertainerKaraoke HostDisc Jockey (DJ)DJ (Disk Jockey)Event EntertainerPublic Address AnnouncerMaster of Ceremonies (MC)Club Disc Jockey (Club DJ)Host DJ (Host Disc Jockey)Event Disc Jockey (Event DJ)

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2022

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Now listed 2

+Adobe Audition+Microsoft Office software

No longer listed 1

−Adobe Systems Adobe Audition

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O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

EmceeAnnouncerEvent HostEntertainerDeejay (DJ)Karaoke HostDJ (Disk Jockey)Disc Jockey (DJ)Event EntertainerPublic Address AnnouncerMaster of Ceremonies (MC)Club Disc Jockey (Club DJ)

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
disc jockey	2659.2.2	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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