How To Build A Disc Jockey Team.
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By Michael P Baker II
Published on 06/8/2008
If you are looking for disc jockeys, some great places to look are schools and universities. Why are these great resources? Schools and universities maintain job placement centers for their students. They also have established relationships with private and government agencies. Radio stations are another great source. Many interns and on-air personalities are always looking to supplement their income or non income (if they are an intern). Referrals from friends and other business contacts can also work. Advertising in newspapers, internet or trade publications can be effective, but only if the position requires very special training, and advertising expenses are reasonable.
When writing a classified ad, remember who you want for the job. In the ad, do not include requirements other then educational or experience related ones. Don't demand certain personality characteristics. Do say a word about your business (for example, fast-growing, or dynamic. Tell the applicant about the excitement and challenge of the job, the pay, and what they are going to get out of it, how they will feel working for you. You have to sell people on the idea of coming to see you; the same as selling yourself to a potential client. Again you want to pick and perhaps train the right team to build your organization. With a strong, dedicated team your potential for success is unlimited.
When you decide to hire a disc jockey, the first thing to consider is whether you want them to work as a contractor or as your employee. If they work as contractors they do not officially work for you, but are considered self-employed and are responsible for paying all of their own taxes. If you hire employees, you will be required to pay half of their social security tax.
The next thing to decide is whether your disc jockeys will use your equipment or use their own DJ equipment. If they are working as contractors, you will be making a commission on each of the shows (the average is 20 to 30 percent of total event cost). The commission will be based on three factors; The DJ will be paying you for lining up the event, for the use of your companies name and reputation, and perhaps for the use of your equipment.
If you are looking for disc jockeys, some good places to look are schools and universities...
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If you are looking for disc jockeys, some great places to look are schools and universities. Why are these great resources? Schools and universities maintain job placement centers for their students. They also have established relationships with private and government agencies. Radio stations are another great source. Many interns and on-air personalities are always looking to supplement their income or non income (if they are an intern). Referrals from friends and other business contacts can also work. Advertising in newspapers, internet or trade publications can be effective, but only if the position requires very special training, and advertising expenses are reasonable.When writing a classified ad, remember who you want for the job. In the ad, do not include requirements other then educational or experience related ones. Don't demand certain personality characteristics. Do say a word about your business (for example, fast-growing, or dynamic. Tell the applicant about the excitement and challenge of the job, the pay, and what they are going to get out of it, how they will feel working for you. You have to sell people on the idea of coming to see you; the same as selling yourself to a potential client. Again you want to pick and perhaps train the right team to build your organization. With a strong, dedicated team your potential for success is unlimited.
When you decide to hire a disc jockey, the first thing to consider is whether you want them to work as a contractor or as your employee. If they work as contractors they do not officially work for you, but are considered self-employed and are responsible for paying all of their own taxes. If you hire employees, you will be required to pay half of their social security tax.
The next thing to decide is whether your disc jockeys will use your equipment or use their own DJ equipment. If they are working as contractors, you will be making a commission on each of the shows (the average is 20 to 30 percent of total event cost). The commission will be based on three factors; The DJ will be paying you for lining up the event, for the use of your companies name and reputation, and perhaps for the use of your equipment.