10 Jobs for Party Animals

10 Jobs for Party AnimalsBy Candace Corner, CareerBuilder.com writer Wherever you go, the bouncers, bartenders and club owners all seem to know you by name. Your phone list is packed with "celebutantes" you address on a first name basis, and you never seem to miss the after-party's after-party.So how do you construct your life around a full-time day job and still having the energy and time to party like the rockstar you are? Here are 10 ways to work it while you're working:

1. Event PlannerWhat they do: Professionally plan parties and other events.Why they party: Event planners have to know every aspect of the parties or events they are planning, including the guest list. What it pays: The median annual salary is $35,000.*

2. BartenderWhat they do: Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.Why they party: Drinks, with alcohol or without, go with every party setting. What it pays: The median annual salary is $23,400.

3. Booking ManagerWhat they do: Book and make the final arrangements for bands to play at venues and concert events.Why they party: Whether working in-house or freelance, bookers are usually hired for their network contacts. Bands need a contact for when and where to play their gigs, and the public wants to know them because they know the bands.What it pays: The median annual salary for bookers with one to four years of experience is $45,000.

4. Disc JockeyWhat they do: Spin prerecorded music at clubs, venues or on the radio.Why they party: They control the feel of the party: What they spin keeps the atmosphere up or brings it down. If they are a radio disc jockey, they play requests and selections to keep up the ratings of the radio stations they work for, and make appearances at company-sponsored events and concerts.What it pays: The median annual salary for a disc jockey employed by a radio station is $30,000. Self-employed or club disc jockeys generally make less because their earnings are determined by their public following, talent, self-promotion and the budgets of the venues and clients that hire them.

5. Nightclub ManagerWhat they do: Assist in and oversee the operations of their hotspots.Why they party: Their job is about making the party. The choices they make for music, decorations, marketing and hiring all contribute to whether the place will be popular or deserted.What it pays: The median annual salary is $41,500.

6. Bouncer/DoormanWhat they do: Review identification cards at entryways, manage the guest capacity and kick out troublemakers.Why they party: As an extension of management, bouncers decide who is allowed in the venue and who is staying outside. What it pays: The median annual salary for bouncers who are employed at bars, nightclubs or restaurants is $30,000.

7.Travel GuideWhat they do: Lead tourists around to see the highlighted points of interest in an area.Why they party: Their job is to show the visitors where to go to have fun and know about the area.What it pays: The median annual salary is $30,000.

8. Promotions ManagerWhat they do: Direct promotional programs to increase public awareness and sales. Why they party: To create buzz for the product or venue they are promoting, they'll create the party often with discounts, special events and incentives.What it pays: The median annual salary is $63,610.

9. Talent ScoutWhat they do: Find and develop new talent for their industry, which may include music, sports or acting. Why they party: A talent scout hangs out in locations where they are likely to find new talent in their industry. This means scouting hot events, clubs and parties.What it pays: The median annual salary is $45,000.

10. PublicistWhat they do: They handle the press releases, promotion and other publicity aspects to get the word out about their clients.Why they party: Publicists maintain the relationship between the celebrities and everyone else. From making media decisions to handling personal requests, they play a role in determining where their clients go, what they say and how they are portrayed. What it pays: The median annual salary is $39,940.*Salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale.com.