AV Operator for Azamara

Why join Azamara?

Our global guests come to us for the destinations we visit and the cultural connections we make, but they return to Azamara for the unforgettable hospitality that our crew provides. Our staff-to-guest ratio is 1.7 staff to 2 guests, and this allows us to offer personal, hands-on and friendly service from the first point of contact to the end of the voyage. Our crew comes from every corner of the world, and are the men and women at the heart and soul of our brand.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position sets, strikes, operates, or otherwise works with relative Audio-Visual (A/V) or Stage equipment as instructed by the corporate office and the Audio-Visual Manager in accordance with the specific disciplines assigned. The Audio-Visual Technician is responsible for the use/operation, movement, and storage of all audio-visual equipment as delegated/assigned by the corporate office and Audio-Visual Manager for performances by entertainers, as well as all programmed activities by the entertainment staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To support Azamara mission of sustaining an upmarket cruise experience with a destination-driven brand image. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the AMAZE Standards, Safety is Everybody's Business, ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, and environmental regulations.
2. Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and throughout the ship.
3. It is every employee's responsibility to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crewmember areas.
4. Moves, sets, operates, strikes, and stores all audio-visual equipment, such as lighting, sound, scenery, props, etc., throughout the ship on a day-to-day basis as needed and delegated/assigned by the corporate office and A/V Manager in accordance with the disciplines assigned.
5. Operating and maintaining all aspects of the sound system(s) in various entertainment venues for rehearsals, shows, special events and other activities.
6. Attends weekly meetings as scheduled by the corporate office, A/V Manager or other members of the ship's management.
7. Acts as audio-visual troubleshooter to help solve any equipment or stage problems as delegated by the A/V Manager.
8. Meets with guest entertainers and certain groups to find out what their audio-related requirements may be for upcoming rehearsals, shows or activities.
9. Reports any equipment in need of repair or replacement to the A/V Manager.
10. Sets up the Cabaret Lounge along with the Audio-Visual Team for show time to include the following:
    1. Production Shows and Featured Entertainers
    2. Audio-Visual Projections
    3. Lighting
    4. Sound
    5. Stage Mechanics
    6. Scenery
11. Sets up any appropriate venue where a lecture or other activity may be conducted, as required by the Cruise Director.
12. Responsible for the projection of any films and/or video movies or other material as assigned.
13. Designs or implements the design of lighting, sound, and stage effects for Featured Entertainers as assigned.
14. NOTE: all work becomes the property of Azamara. This is intended to include absolutely all material whether intellectual or artistic in nature and includes programming of controllers, as well as creation of graphics, both raw and edited video, lighting or sound cues/programming, rigging cues/programming, computer programs/routines/files, and any other work done or utilized for Azamara. There is no additional compensation for such work.
15. Moves, sets, operates, strikes, and stores all audio-visual equipment, such as lighting, sound, scenery, props, etc., throughout the ship on a day-to-day basis as needed and delegated/assigned by the corporate office and A-V Manager in accordance with the disciplines assigned.
16. Is aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship's standard operation, in order to assist guests and crew with inquiries.
17. Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
18. Attends mandatory crewmember's and guest safety drills as required.
19. Creates new back-up vocals for the singers tracks on Production shows on the Hard drive Back up. Makes sure that all back ups are stored correctly.
20. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.