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Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

The short answer

This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 91 openings expected each year.

Step 1

Where your job stands

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.

How much AI could touch this job

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Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.

What this means

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.

Step 2

What AI can and can’t help with in this job

The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.

AI can help with or automate about 63% of the tasks in this job.

Tasks AI can help with or automate

  1. Accept music requests from event guests.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  2. Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  3. Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  4. Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  5. Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.

    AI could do much of this on its own

Tasks AI can't do much of

  1. Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  2. Assemble audio and video equipment.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  3. Collect payments from customers.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  4. Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  5. Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

Step 3

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