DJ Entertainment - PBR Orlando

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is seeking a DJ to perform at events and venues in Orlando. The role involves mixing music across vinyl, CD, and MP3 formats using various equipment to create energy and keep patrons engaged.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of live performance experience, strong guest interaction skills, and the ability to read and fulfill guest requests while working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of live performance experience.
• Strong communication and guest interaction skills.
• Comfort with reading and responding to guest requests.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Use vinyl, CD, MP3 formats and a range of equipment.
• Play and mix records to create atmosphere and keep guests dancing.
• Provide diverse playlists to suit venue and audience.
• Stay aware of current music trends.
• Engage with the audience with a positive attitude.
• Operate lighting/visual effects in sync with music.

Skills

Live performance

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Music request handling

Tools

DJ equipment

Job description

DJ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use various formats including vinyl, CD or MP3, and a range of equipment such as turntables, mixers, microphones and amplifiers. Access to your own equipment and software.
• Play and mix records in clubs or bars, to create atmosphere and/or keep people dancing.
• Provide wide range of playlists and music mixes depending on the setting and choose music to suit your audience’s taste and the venue’s music policy.
• Have knowledge of music trends.
• Capable of interacting and have a good sense of humor with the public.
• Feed off the crowd and get the crowd involved with the activities and events of the venue for entertainment value.
• May operate lighting and visual effects in time to the beat.

DJ Qualifications

• At least one year experience with performing live, specifically with DJing for events/parties/nightclubs. Some technical training or schooling preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Must speak English fluently, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often to find specific music by name and answer guest’s requests.
• Basic mathematical skills are used frequently.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The DJ position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Strong ability to provide attention to detail.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handling objects, microphones, cables and other sound system products.
• Standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to move about the entire facility safely and efficiently.

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