ISCO Specialization 2659.2.2 Disc Jockey
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Disc Jockey: 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
- Connect Music Fragments
- Select Music
- Compose Playlist
- Acoustics
- Set Up Sound Equipment
- Study Music
- Musical Theory
- Musical Genres
- Musical Instruments
Optional Skills
- Attend Music Recording Sessions
- Assess Sound Quality
- Mix Sound In A Live Situation
- Interact With An Audience
- Musical Notation
- Perform Technical Sound Check
- Operate An Audio Mixing Console
- Operate Sound Live
- Compose Music
- Consult With Sound Editor
- Ict Software Specifications
- Edit Recorded Sound
- Finish Project Within Budget
- Follow A Brief
- Multimedia Systems
- Use Audio Reproduction Software
- Maintain Sound Equipment
- Ensure The Appropriate Atmosphere
Alternative Names
- Radio Disc Jockey
- Live Music Mixer
- Dj
- Music Selector And Broadcaster
- Live Mixer
- Club Disc Jockey
- Deejay
- Music Selector
- Live Mixing Disc Jockey
