To become a Diamond DJ
- Complete Pro Sound & Light Show Professional DJ Program
- Complete 1 season of performances (20 DJ Events)
- Complete Diamond DJ Training : 16 Session Performance Workshop (approx 1hr per session)
The Purpose of the Diamond DJ: To provide top quality Professional Mobile Disc Jockey entertainment with extraordinary customer service, and a personalized experience. Performing to the best of their ability, representing Pro Sound & Light Show and what we are committed to.
Pro Sound & Light Show Diamond DJs are experienced entertainers, who have a proven track record of extraordinary customer service as a Professional DJ. They are leaders within the company and are responsible for training and coaching newer DJs.
Our Diamond DJs are the best of the best, and are committed to providing the highest quality performance for their clients.
The Pro Sound & Light Show Diamond DJ:
- Diamond DJs agree to perform for two years, and to be schedulable for a minimum of two times a month to either perform an event or to be on-call or assist with training new DJs.
- Is available to perform events on Saturdays May 1st through October 31st
- Communicates with Pro Sound & Light Show office staff to schedule events in advance
- Communicates with assigned clients in advance of the event
- Once assigned to the event, sends an Initial email introduction
- No later than the Monday before the event, schedules a final phone consultation with the client
- Goes above and beyond by meeting with the client in person in advance of the event (if reasonably able to)
- Reviews event planning information in the Pro Sound & Light Show Online Planner
- Creates and confirms the event timeline
- Confirms event details, including music selection – Must Play, Play if Possible, Play Only if Requested, and Do Not Play
- Communicates any music not-in-library with Pro Sound & Light Show Entertainment Manager no later than noon on Wednesday before the event.
- Identifies and recommends available add-ons to enhance the event
- Confirms assigned System and Equipment for event with Pro Sound & Light Show Entertainment Manager
- Tests and verifies System and Equipment prior to travelling to the event
- Arrives on-site for event, dressed professionally and with ample time to set-up and sound check
- Ensures event starts on-time
- Communicates and coordinates with other event vendors to ensure the success of the event.
- Is a champion for “Team Client”
- Performs in a professional manner reflecting positively on himself/herself, the company, and the client.
- Generates referrals and new business for the company through excellence in performance.
- Is responsible for any and all equipment assigned to them, keeping it safe, secure, and in good working order, and to promptly return said equipment when requested.
- Take and submit photos & video from their events to the office for promotional purposes.
- Coach & train assistants in on-the-job duties performed at our events.
- Training & development of our Professional DJs through on-the-job training of Assistants & Professional DJs, and through the delivery of our Professional DJ class.
- Reports to Entertainment Manager
Compensation for Diamond DJ:
- $Hourly Rate for contracted time of event + Base Setup/Strike Fee per Event + Mileage Reimbursement
- $10 / Hour Raise for completing Diamond DJ Program
- $50 Setup/Strike Fee per event as Diamond DJ
- Mileage Reimbursement calculated at IRS Rate per Mile ($0.58/Mile for 2019)
- Mileage is calculated as distance from Pro Sound & Light Show Warehouse, to the Venue, and back to the Pro Sound & Light Show Warehouse according to Google Maps.