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Wedding Disc Jockey

Tinton Falls, NJ · On-site

While providing the perfect mix of music and professional emcee duties are obvious, helping organize and coordinate the day's events aren't far behind. You do it all! A wedding DJ has the greatest ...

The Pros Weddings

Wedding Disc Jockey

Tinton Falls, NJ · On-site

While providing the perfect mix of music and professional emcee duties are obvious, helping organize and coordinate the day's events aren't far behind. You do it all! A wedding DJ has the greatest ...

The Pros Weddings

Wedding Disc Jockey

Tinton Falls, NJ · On-site

While providing the perfect mix of music and professional emcee duties are obvious, helping organize and coordinate the day's events aren't far behind. You do it all! A wedding DJ has the greatest ...

Princess Cruises

Activity Staff

New York, NY · On-site

As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass ...

Princess Cruises

PCL - Activity Staff

New York, NY

As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass ...

Princess Cruise Lines

Activity Staff

Manhattan, NY · On-site

As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass ...

Princess Cruises

Activity Staff

New York, NY

As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass ...

Princess Cruises

Activity Staff

New York, NY

$2.20K - $2.80K/mo

As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass ...

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How much do event emcee jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for event emcee in New York is $21.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Event Emcee job?

An Event Emcee, or Master of Ceremonies, is responsible for hosting and guiding an event, ensuring it runs smoothly and stays engaging. They set the tone, introduce speakers or performers, keep the audience engaged, and manage transitions between segments. A good Emcee is charismatic, adaptable, and able to handle unexpected situations with ease. They play a crucial role in creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for attendees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Event Emcee position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Emcee, you need excellent public speaking abilities, strong event management knowledge, and experience facilitating live gatherings. Familiarity with sound systems, microphones, presentation software, and some event coordination tools is often beneficial. Quick thinking, charisma, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills help an emcee connect with audiences and handle unexpected situations smoothly. These competencies ensure events run seamlessly, engage attendees, and reflect positively on the organizing team or company.

What are some common challenges faced by Event Emcees, and how can they be overcome?

Event Emcees often encounter challenges such as managing unexpected changes in the event schedule, technical issues with audio equipment, or keeping the audience engaged during downtime. Overcoming these challenges requires thorough preparation, clear communication with event organizers, and the ability to improvise confidently in front of a crowd. Seasoned emcees also build rapport with AV teams and event staff to quickly resolve issues. Embracing flexibility and maintaining a positive, energetic demeanor can turn potential obstacles into opportunities to enhance the event experience.
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Event Emcee - Game Night Host - Freehold, NJ Region

Leaderboard Games

Freehold, NJ • On-site

$75/hr

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

RezEvents and Leaderboard Games is now hiring Game Night Event Hosts / Emcee for in person game night events! This is a fun, flexible gig that is perfect for a motivated event host, actor, comedian or personable performer.
Do you enjoy game nights? Fun Personalities encouraged to apply!
About the Gig:
RezEvents and Leaderboard Games team of Game Night Hosts are ready to entertain any party. The Game Night Event Host is responsible for leading a fun game night for groups. Currently, we are looking to hire Trivia Game Night and BINGO Game Night hosts to our crew.
Events are held at various food & beverage venues in the region. Our goal is to entertain the guests and help build a great community of players. The Game Nights are live-hosted in person events best suited for persons with experience in live production and performance.
Responsibilities:
  • Operate Trivia or BINGO web application to manage game play (training provided)
  • Connect laptop computer to venue's Audio/Video for in-person game nights
  • Make Announcements over P/A system to welcome players and run game
  • Simultaneously conduct game while entertaining guests
  • Provide post-event wrap-up to the RezEvents home-base
  • Be a great Ambassador for the RezEvents team

Job Type: Contract
Salary: $75 per event
Physical setting:
  • Restaurant, Brewery, or Bar location.

Schedule:
  • Game Night Events occur weekly at locations
  • Weekday Evening events are most common
  • Events typically last ~2-2.5 hours
  • Substitute Host positions available as well (On Call Host)

Supplemental pay types:
  • Varies per location

About RezEvents:
RezEvents makes events easy and fun! Our Interactive Game Nights are great for groups of any size. RezEvents offers a variety of virtual & in-person events to entertain and engage your group.
RezEvents is excited to offer Leaderboard Games - Trivia and BINGO Game Nights! Providing interactive, live-hosted entertainment for restaurants, bars, and breweries across the US.
Requirements
Requirements:
  • Must have reliable laptop computer to run the game with the following requirements:
  • HDMI connection port or adapter for Video
  • Bluetooth for Audio
  • Previous experience with Audio & Video equipment is preferred

Other Requirements:
  • Must be 21+
  • Have reliable transportation

Benefits
Job Type: Contract
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Tips

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