Corporate Emcee &
Event Host
Jared leads the room, keeps the program tight, and score the show with the right music... so your event, conference, or gala feels seamless from the first welcome to the final thank you.
About Jared
I built my reputation not just as “the guy on the mic,” but as a partner who understands how events actually work. For over 20 years, I ran Jared Wade Entertainment... emceeing, hosting, and DJing everything from intimate fundraisers to multi-thousand-person general sessions. I know how to earn trust with executive teams, support an auctioneer, make sponsors feel valued, and keep attendees engaged without making it about me.Today, I focus on corporate and nonprofit stages... bringing stage leadership, show flow, and music direction together so your program feels intentional, human, and memorable.
What Jared Does
1) Conference Emcee + Show Flow + DJ Scoring
If it happens on the main stage, I’m your steady hand and your spark: welcoming attendees, bridging speakers, covering gaps, and landing key messages.How I work: I help shape the run of show, tighten intros/outros, and build timing cues. Music isn’t an afterthought... it’s part of the show design. I’ll craft subtle underscores, bumpers, and walk-on stingers that lift the room without stealing focus.Deliverables you’ll feel: tighter transitions, zero dead air, speakers who feel prepared, sponsors who feel seen, and a room that stays engaged all day.
2) Awards & Recognition Host + Program Scoring
Recognition moments deserve dignity and energy. I keep the pace crisp, pronounce names correctly, and ensure each honoree gets a moment that feels good.How I work: I refine the script, pre-build category transitions, and use music to shape anticipation and applause... never cheesy, always classy and fun.Deliverables you’ll feel: smooth categories, proud honorees, on-time finish, and happy executives.
3) Nonprofit Gala Emcee + Fundraising DJ Support
Galas have a unique flow: heartfelt stories, clear calls to give, and momentum that can’t dip. I manage tone and timing while the music helps generosity keep moving.How I work: I coordinate with your auctioneer/benefit team, set the soundtrack for bids and pledges, and keep the room confident and connected to the cause.Deliverables you’ll feel: higher participation, fewer lulls, and a program that’s tight, warm, and mission-forward.
Credibility
Trusted for events, conferences, nonprofit galas across the Midwest and beyond.
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F.A.Q.
Will you help with scripts and timing?
Absolutely. I’ll refine intros/outros, sponsor language, and segment pacing. We’ll build a run of show that respects your program and your people.
Do you bring gear?
I coordinate with your AV or venue. I can provide a compact DJ setup if needed. We’ll lock inputs, mics, and playback ahead of time.
Do you also DJ?
Yes. I specialize in program music... walk-ons, walk-offs, stingers, ambient underscoring. If you want a short dance set or curated cocktail hour, I can do that too. The event’s goals drive the music plan.
Travel?
Yes... based in Indianapolis, available nationwide.
Pricing?
Every event has different needs. Share your goals and format; I’ll quote a clear package that fits. Pricing does start at $1500.