NCL - Broadcast Technician

About the role:

The NCL Broadcast Technician is responsible for the complete operation of the shipboard broadcast centre, delivering high-quality televised content and media coverage across a passenger vessel catering to over 3,000 guests. Working in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment, this role ensures all guest events, televised satellite feeds, and daily onboard channels run seamlessly throughout the voyage.

What the reality of this position looks like:

Rigging and capturing dynamic live events across the ship, from sail-away parties to high-energy game shows, ensuring camera setups and projection feeds are fully prepped 30 minutes prior to doors opening.
Coordinating directly with the Communications Officer to establish stable satellite feeds and precise broadcast coordinates, while working in tandem with the Cruise Director to align daily event filming.
Managing continuous daily channel schedules, including passenger and crew movies, maintaining the digital information channels, and ensuring all broadcast hardware remains securely logged, maintained, and inventoried.
Essential attributes and qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of two years in TV, broadcasting industry, or an equivalent media role within the cruise industry. A portfolio or demo reel demonstrating past video production work is required.
Technical & systems: Proficient knowledge of HD/SD broadcast systems, Mini-DV camera operation, and video deck setups. Working knowledge of Final Cut Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Core traits: High level of personal resilience, strong technical troubleshooting abilities, adaptability to shifting schedules, and a genuine commitment to teamwork and shared living environments.

What is provided:
Package: $3,000.00 USD per month while onboard.
Living arrangements: Fully provided accommodation in a double shared cabin.
Contract rotation: 26 weeks onboard followed by 6 weeks leave.