Jobs / Design, media, and writing / 27-2091.00

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

US jobs: 7,920
Job family: Design, media, and writing

Can agents do the work of disc jockeys, except radio?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Design, media, and writing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

14%Select materials or equipment for operations or projectsNot measured
10%Operate audiovisual or related equipmentNot measured
9%Conduct amusement or gaming activitiesNot measured
6%Confer with clients to determine needs or order specificationsNot measured
6%Estimate project development or operational costsNot measured
6%Collect fares or paymentsNot measured
6%Prepare documentation for contracts, applications, or permitsNot measured
6%Assemble equipment or componentsNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

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Also relevant

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OSWorld 2.0by HKU and Snorkel AIProject level · Binary completion rate (full set, 500 steps)
44.3%Claude Opus 5 (max, batch tool) · 17 Sep 2026
Emerging
OSWorld-Verifiedby HKU, Salesforce AI Research, Carnegie Mellon University and University of WaterlooTask level · Success rate
90.2%Intelligence-Indeed Agent · 25 Jul 2026
Saturated

Context only

These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.

GDPvalby OpenAIProject level · Wins plus ties against experts
84.9%GPT-5.5 · Apr 2026
Strong
GDPval-AAby Artificial AnalysisProject level · GDPval-AA Elo
1866 EloClaude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) · 10 Oct 2026
Unrated
Remote Labor Indexby CAIS and Scale AIProject level · Automation rate
21.3%Opus 5.5 · 7 Oct 2026
Emerging

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
Collect payments from customers.
Develop written contracts for bookings.
Assemble audio and video equipment.
Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.
Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.
Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.
Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.
Organize music libraries or playlists.
Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.

Other job titles for this occupation (14)

DJ (Disk Jockey) · MC (Master of Ceremonies) · Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ) · Wedding Disc Jockey (Wedding DJ) · Announcer · Club DJ (Club Disc Jockey) · DJ (Disc Jockey) · DJ Assistant (Disc Jockey Assistant) · Emcee · Event DJ (Event Disc Jockey) · Event Entertainer · Event MC (Event Master of Ceremonies) · Host DJ (Host Disc Jockey) · Karaoke Host