Senior Lighting Technician - Marella Cruises
- Reference:
- LX
- Recruiter:
- RWS Global
- Category:
- Entertainment Jobs
- Position:
- Lighting Technician
- Updated:
- 27 June 2022
SENIOR LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
We are recruiting experienced Lighting Technicians join our team at sea onboard Marella Cruises’ fleet of ships.
about the role
Led by and reporting to the Entertainment Technical Manager, the Senior Lighting Technician will support the entertainment department in operating and maintaining all stage lighting equipment on board the ship to the highest standards.
As the Senior Technician in charge of lighting in the theatre, the ship’s main entertainment venue, you will be operating lighting and AV systems for our West End-style production shows on a nightly basis.
You will work with the latest technology & equipment to support the delivery of the programme. You will also be responsible, together with the stage team, for the set-up and strike of the theatre sets, including the stage lighting (moving lights, set electrics, etc).
skills and experience
For this role, you must have proven experience of programming and operating stage lighting equipment on a cruise ship or theatre enviroment. Knowledge and previous use of GrandMA 2 lighting platform is essential as well as being able to confidently call follow-spot cues for a fast paced show. Previous experience in using QLab software, Hippotizer media servers and working with timecode in a live show environment is very much desirable.
You also need to be experienced in enforcing H&S procedures, and assisting with the overall technical operation of theatre production shows. Experience in leading a team and training junior technicains is desirable.
Previous sea-going experience is desirable.
contract information
The contract period for this role is up to 9 months with competitive pay, all meals and single occupancy cabin.
All applicants must be fully vaccinated, hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain these) as well as an ENG1 or equivalent seafarer medical certificate.
So, if you are an experienced Lighting Technician looking for your next career move and are interested in being a part of something exciting, then we’d love to hear from you.
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STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Work Experience Requirements
All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship.
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
RWS Global
Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Together, they form the world’s largest producer of live experiences. Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions.
On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day. RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually. RWS Studios, located in New York City and London, comprises over 100,000 combined square feet of creative and meeting spaces, a costume shop, rehearsal studios, performer housing, fully equipped casting studios, acoustically treated music rooms and more.
RWS Global's subsidiaries include RWS, the leader in live moments by bringing to life unforgettable in-person experiences; ted, Europe's largest leisure entertainment experience company; JRA, an award-winning creative studio specializing in master planning, design and project management and ARC, providing casting for theatre, film, TV and commercials. Together, RWS Global’s companies have served an impressive roster of clients that includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and many more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
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