Entertainment Technician/DJ

The role entails to set up and operate sound and light equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment, presentations, and conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

The Technician is an operative with the responsibility to realise the entertainment plan of the ship. He works closely with the Cruise Director, all entertainers and the artistic director (when on board) under the supervision of the Head Entertainment Technician.
He is also responsible for musical selection for daily discotheque and pool activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Cruise Director in the technical planning of the entertainment and activity program for subsequent cruises.
• Supervision of the technical preparation for all performances in every specified area of the ship as required by the Cruise Director
• Supervision of the technical direction and management of all performances in the main show lounge (or other specified area) for each sitting of each show every night.
• Prepare and take care of all material required for scheduled activities.
• Providing the advertised movies (video) program as advertised in the daily program, exactly on time, to specified areas of the ship (Cinema, Lounges, Pubs/Bars, etc), except passengers and crew cabins.
• Providing the 24-hour background music program to all Public Areas, according to the planning compiled by the Cruise Director, ensuring the music is non-repetitive and of good quality.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required
• 2 year previous experience in the same role.
• 2 years of audio visual/lighting experience or equivalent in educational environment is preferred
• Proven ability to work in an harmonious productive team environment.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English