JOB NUMBER: JB03741
VACANCY NUMBER: ADV04576
SHARE: https://www.careers.msccruises.com/vacancy/ADV04576/entertainment-sound-technician-explora-journeys
ORGANIZATION: MSC Malta Seafarers Co. Ltd (on board job)
BUSINESS AREA: Hotel
LINE MANAGER: Technical Entertainment & Broadcast Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for a world class Entertainment Sound Technician to join our newly created luxury travel brand “Explora Journeys”. The Entertainment Sound Technician is an integral part of the Entertainment technical team in delivering entertainment and enrichment for our guests and crew, while creating a transformative luxury ocean travel experience.
• Manage all lounge areas including the stage, wings, house and backstage storage areas.
• Maintain the highest production standards for all sound checks, rehearsals and performances.
• Communicate effectively with the Technical Manager and performers to ensure that all pertinent stage setups, requirements, and cues are clearly understood and documented if needed.
• A thorough understanding of all technical systems in the lounges, including but not limited to sound, lighting, and video systems.
• The ability to perform inspections, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure fulfilment of all technical requirements for all scheduled daily and special events in the secondary lounges, and additional ship wide venues if applicable.
• Have an active role and assist in Departmental Crew Events, this could be on a weekly, monthly, or as required basis.
• Execute and Deliver DJ Sets as required.• Assist Technical Entertainment & Broadcast Manager with broadcast duties or maintenance.
• Must be willing to engage authentically with guests, while being a genuine brand ambassador for Explora Journeys throughout the Journey, striving to help guests reach the Ocean State of Mind.
• Prepare updated and accurate handover notes for the incoming Entertainment Sound Technician. Raise any handover issues or concerns with the Technical Manager prior to signing off the vessel.
• Perform all additional responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Entertainment & Broadcast Manager.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the technical entertainment industry.
• A minimum of 2 years of cruise ship experience, in a sound technician position in a live performance environment.
• Highly experienced with digital audio consoles and live show operation.
• A general knowledge of lighting console and video recording operation.
• Physically & medically fit as per Explora Journeys Company policy.
• DJ Equipment & Software
• Computer and network literacy required. DANTE, QLAB, Q-SYS, Yamaha mixing boards. Basic Windows based programs knowledge.
• Proficient in English. Additional European languages are considered an advantage.
A valid passport and Seaman Book.
In the course of our recruitment and selection process, we may make your Personal Information available to third parties such as recruitment agency, intermediaries and other business partners.
Explora Journeys is the new luxury lifestyle travel brand launched by the MSC Group with the ambition to redefine the luxury cruise category.
The concept: Vibrant, cosmopolitan, relaxed European luxury at sea. Instead of cruises, we create journeys - of the mind, and across the oceans of the world. Visits to places on and off the beaten track.
On board: Spaces that offer guests relaxed luxury, creating a home at sea. Restoring life’s essential balance with a combination of discovery and appreciation for wellbeing and nature.
With the founding family as passionate about preserving the sea as they are exploring it, each ship will feature all the latest environmental supporting features.
Over the next years, we plan to employ over 5,000 people worldwide, onboard and in our offices.
