DJ

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced event DJ to deliver energetic, polished music experiences tailored to client briefs, audiences, and venues.

You will prepare music libraries and backups, operate DJ and audio equipment, and coordinate with producers and venue staff. The role requires strong beat matching, transitions, microphone confidence, and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated event DJ experience with a broad music library.
• Strong beat matching and transitions.
• Reliable professional equipment and backups.
• Excellent client service and ability to read audiences.
• Punctuality and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare event-specific music programming, requests, edits, and backup media.
• Set up, test, operate, and strike DJ, playback, and assigned audio equipment.
• Mix cleanly and manage energy, timing, transitions, and appropriate volume.
• Coordinate announcements, special moments, and schedule changes with the event team.
• Maintain professional presentation and respectful audience interaction.

Skills

Beat matching

Transitions

Microphone confidence

Client service

Scheduling flexibility

Tools

DJ equipment

Backup equipment

Job description

About Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.

Sound Guyz provides professional audio, video, lighting, staging, installation, and event-production services from Hartford, Connecticut. Our crews support concerts, corporate programs, festivals, broadcasts, and community events throughout Connecticut and regional markets.

Position Overview

The DJ creates an appropriate, energetic, and polished music experience based on the client brief, audience, schedule, and venue. This role prepares music libraries and backups, operates DJ and audio equipment, makes or supports announcements when required, coordinates with producers and venue staff, and adapts professionally throughout the event.

What you will do

• Prepare event-specific music programming, requests, edits, and backup media.
• Set up, test, operate, and strike DJ, playback, and assigned audio equipment.
• Mix cleanly and manage energy, timing, transitions, and appropriate volume.
• Coordinate announcements, special moments, and schedule changes with the event team.
• Maintain professional presentation and respectful audience interaction.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated event DJ experience and a broad, organized music library.
• Strong beat matching, transitions, programming judgment, and microphone confidence.
• Reliable professional equipment and backup practices when required.
• Excellent client service and the ability to read diverse audiences.
• Punctuality, flexible scheduling, and calm problem-solving.

Work Arrangement

This is an active, project-based opportunity with Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc., based in Hartford, CT. Assignments support events throughout Connecticut and regional markets. Scheduling, travel, and project details vary by assignment and may include evenings, weekends, load-in, show operation, and strike.

Applicants should describe relevant experience, certifications, equipment knowledge, availability, and work samples where applicable.

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees and applicants.