what is a vj

A VJ, or video jockey, is an announcer or host who introduces music videos and live performances on commercial music television channels such as MTV, VH1, MuchMusic, and others. The term "video jockey" comes from the term "disc jockey" as used in radio. The role of a VJ has evolved over time, and today, VJs are working visual artists who create, curate, and improvise videos for live events and performances, particularly those that involve music in some way. They can be an artist who creates moving visual arts at events, such as nightclubs, music festivals, concerts, or exhibitions, and often play their visuals in combination with other forms of performing arts, such as dancers, music (like DJs), and actors. VJs can also be an introducer of videos and are someone who talks before, between, or after one or multiple videos, with a common purpose to introduce one or more other videos. It is important to note that the term "VJ" can also refer to a video journalist, a person who works as a reporter in television news broadcasting.