Wedding DJ

Danbren Media; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbren Media is seeking a professional wedding DJ/MC to perform across the United States on your own sound and lighting rig. You will handle ceremony audio, cocktail hour, and reception music, running a timeline that spans 5 to 7 hours per event.

As MC you’ll manage introductions, toasts, first dances, and send-offs while reading the room to keep the dance floor lively for all generations. You’ll coordinate with planners, photographers, videographers, and venue staff, and you must bring your

Qualifications

• At least two seasons of DJing weddings or private events, with references or video.
• Own professional equipment and backup for each item.
• Strong ability to read the room and MC formalities.

Responsibilities

• Run ceremony audio and reception music from our timeline (5–7 hours).
• MC introductions, toasts, first dances, cake, and send-off.
• Coordinate with planners and venue staff on event day.
• Set up and strike your own equipment within load-in windows.

Skills

Wedding DJ experience

Tools

Powered PA with subs

DJ controller or mixer

Wireless microphones

Dance lighting

Backup playback

Job description

DJ and MC wedding receptions on your own professional sound and lighting rig: ceremony audio, cocktail hour, introductions, toasts and a dance floor that stays full. Independent contractor role, available nationwide.

• Run ceremony audio, cocktail hour and reception music from the timeline we provide, typically 5 to 7 hours
• MC the formalities: introductions, toasts, first dances, cake and send-off
• Read the room and keep the dance floor going across every generation
• Coordinate with planners, photographers, videographers and venue staff on the day
• Set up and strike your own equipment within the venue's load-in windows

What you bring

• At least two seasons DJing weddings or private events, with references or video of your sets
• Your own professional equipment: powered speakers, controller or mixer, wireless microphones, dance lighting and a backup for each
• A legal, well-organized music library and the ability to take requests and do-not-play lists
• Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
• A confident, warm presence on the microphone

Our rate for this role is $100–$125 per hour, paid by direct deposit for the hours you work, and you keep your own equipment. Most wedding DJ work elsewhere is paid per event; hourly pay with us means a long day pays more.

How much do wedding DJs make?

Our rate for this role is $100–$125 per hour, paid by direct deposit for the hours you work, and you keep your own equipment. Most wedding DJ work elsewhere is paid per event; hourly pay with us means a long day pays more.

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Do I need experience to work as a wedding DJ?

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Powered PA with subs, DJ controller or mixer, two wireless mics, dance lighting, backup playback and cabling.

What equipment do I need?

Powered PA with subs, DJ controller or mixer, two wireless mics, dance lighting, backup playback and cabling.

These are independent contractor roles. Most of our shooters work weekends during the wedding season and set their own availability.

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STANDARD Get hired first: the Wedding DJ certification. Certified wedding DJs are reviewed first. An online course and exam written for this position only, $79 once. See the dj course