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DJ

Mix and perform music for live audiences

$25,000 – $500,000/yr

Curate and mix music for clubs, events, festivals, and radio.

Highlights

Common tasks

Select tracks, beat-match, read crowds, and perform live sets.

Potential downsides

Late night hours, equipment failures mid-set, and trend-dependent relevance.

Skills

WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion

Interests

Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused

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