Disc jockey
Code 2659.2.2
Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- acoustics
- musical genres
- musical instruments
- musical theory
Skills and competences
- set up sound equipment
- compose playlist
- connect music fragments
- study music
- select music
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences