Music Career Project

Name: Shai
Checklist to Complete Assignment
Read the article
Complete From the Source Section #1
Complete In Your Own Words Section #2
Complete Your Final Job Description Section #3
Complete Best Fact to Share Section #4
Complete Think About It Section #5
Complete the Career Jump Activity Section #6
Is my work neat, in complete sentences, and each
section is completed.

Period: 6 a1

Music Career Jump Grading

_____Individual Participation During Project
3 on task, involved all the time
2 on task, involved most of the time
1 off task, wasting time, teacher reminders to
work needed/not on task, ignores teacher
reminders

_____Completed Project
3 all tasks complete, in detail, neat, and
thoughtful
2 all tasks complete, satisfactory answers, and
legible, most tasks complete, answers are brief
and not detailed, work is sloppy
1 few tasks complete, answers are incomplete,
and little effort is shown

his information based on the information on the M

usic Careers Website. Dont use other sources!

#1 From the Source

#2 In Your Own Words

Job Title: Video Jockey

Job Title: VJ

Career Overview: Introduces music videos on

TV, hosts programs, discusses/reviews videos,
promotes Artists.

Career Overview:

About
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About
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Career

1. As the name implies, Video Jockey

1. Video jockey responsibilities are very alike to

a radio DJs, but the main difference is that
video jockeys show music videos on TV.

2. Video Jockeys are those people who

2. Video jockeys are the people who announce

to everybody which music videos are going to
air, and they might give a little more
information on the video or the artist/band.

3. The Video Jockey usually adopts a unique

3. The video jockey usually makes a unique

style and way of showing, which usually
determines their popularity.

4. They may work in specific time shifts with

4. They might work in specific shifts, or they

could film a number of videos in a given time.

5. Even if in a small market, Video Jockeys often

5. Even though it is a small market, video

responsibilities are very similar to those of

Radio DJs, with the main difference being that
Video Jockeys introduce music videos on TV, as
opposed to introducing songs on the radio.
announce to the viewing audience which music
videos will be airing, upon which they may go
on to give more information on the video or
the artist/band.
style and delivery, which usually determines
their popularity among the general public.
live shows, or he or she might tape a number of
video shows in a given period of time
become celebrities, and may be expected to
make public appearances for station

jockeys often become very famous, and can be

expected to make a public appearance.

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promotions, functions, or charity events.
Salary

Salary

1. Depending on the size of the TV station,

location, and the specific type of show, Video

Jockey salaries will vary greatly.

1. Depending on the size of the TV station,

location, or other things like that, the salaries
of video jockeys will vary a lot.

2. Salaries will range from $25,000 to $250,000

2. The salary of them will range from $25,000

Employment

Employment

1. It is tough to break in as a Video Jockey

1. It can be pretty tough to come into the vidoe

2. However, odds of landing such a job are

2. However, getting a job are increasing

Advancement

Advancement

1. Likewise, advancement prospects are poor

1. The advancement possiblities are not likely

2. They also might feels they can find better

2. They may go outisde of the usic industry or

Education and Training

Education and Training

1. A formal education is not required to become

1. A formal education is not required, but due

2.

2.

Experience, Skills, and Personality

Experience, Skills, and Personality

1. To stand out and gain a following, a Video

1. To stand out and gain a croud, they should

2. They should also have a good speaking voice

2. They should also have a good speaking voice

depending on the variables previously

mentioned.

because employment prospects are poor.

increasing thanks to the rise of new local,

syndicated and cable television stations
around the country.

for Video Jockeys as well, but they can climb

the career ladder in a number of ways
including obtaining employment at a larger,
more prestigious station.
opportunities as a DJ, or may go into
broadcasting outside of the music industry.

a Video Jockey, but due to competition, a

college or music college degree in television,
broadcasting, or the music business, in general,
is extremely helpful.

Jockey should have a unique and pleasant

personality and appearance.

and be very articulate and personable their

personality must be projected over the air.

to $250,000 depending on the things just

stated..

jockey business because employment

likelyhood is very poor.

because of the rise of new local, TV stations

around the country.

for video jockeys, but they can work their way

up by doing many things to improve their skill.

get an opportunity as a DJ.

to competition, a degree would be very helpful.

have a good personality and apparence.

and be very personal, they must show their

personality over the air.

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3. TV knowledge is very useful, and they should

be aware of different camera angles, lighting,

directions, etc.

3. TV knowledge is super useful, and they should be

careful of different camera angles and other things
like that.

Unions and Associations

Unions and Associations

1. The American Federation of Television and

1. The American Federation of Television and

2. They can also be an associate member of the

2. They could also be part of the National

Suggestions for Getting Started

Suggestions for Getting Started

1. Record a short video demo to showcase your

1. Record a short video, or demo, to show your

2. Look out for casting calls for Video Jockeys

2. Look out for casting calls, they are often

Radio Artists (AFTRA) , the National

Association of Broadcast Employees and
Technicians (NABET) are all associations the
Video Jockey may be a part of.

National Academy of Recording Arts and

Sciences (NARAS).

talent, and then send potential station

managers.

these are often advertised on music television.

Radio Artists (AFTRA), the N

ational Association
of Broadcast Employees and Technicians
(NABET) are all places that they could be part
of.

Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

(NARAS).

work, then send it to potential station

managers.
shown on music television.

#3 Your Final Job Description: Convince someone this is the best job in the music

industry! Write in complete thoughts and sentences IYOW. When you read this out loud, it
should be about 30 seconds.
This is the best job in the music industry because you can have a chance to show off a
lot of your work to the world. You can also get to work with a bunch of amazing people.

#4 Best Fact to Share: Write one sentence summarizing and highlighting the best part
about this job.

It is very fun to make music videos and show them to people.

1.
-Would this job be a good fit for you? Why or why not? Support your opinion in complete
sentences.

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(THIS SECTION IS AN IN-CLASS ACTIVITY! DO NOT DO ANYTHING WITH THIS YET!)
#6 Career Jump Activity: Quickly write down the job title and one interesting thing
about each job as you rotate through the career jump.
1. Jorden - Band/Recording Group - no limit to salary
2. Jorden -Music Editor - Makes money weekly based on contracts
3. - Professional manager - Gets to meet cool artists and sell music
4. Sophie - Lyricist - Gets to write her own songs
5. Adi - Music producer - Gets to produce other peoples music
6. Ethan - Sound designer - gets to make music videos
7. Nehama - Personal Manager - Gets to manage tours and social media
8. Nehama - Music teacher - Gets to meet different people
9. Zach - Concert Promoter - Gets to all the bts in tours
10. Monica - Choreographer - Gets to make cool dances
11. Miles - Night club DJ - Gets to make own music
12. Nathan - Rock Star - Gets to perform with many other stars
13. Talia - Booking Agent - Gets to talk to at least 10 people on the phone every day
14. Sophie - Nightclub Manager - Gets to watch other employees
15. Charlie - Celebrity Bodyguard - Gets to protect people
16. Jenna - Record producer - Coach the artist
17. Lexi - Concert Home Marketer - Gets to book concerts, and sell seats
18. Adam - Tour bus driver - Drive and talk with famous celebrities
19. Taylor - Promotion Manager - Supervise the department
20. Valerie - Music Publisher - Work with celebrities and publish their music
21. Alivia - Singer - Work with different artists
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Best Job:

Music Editor

Worst Job: