(Expired) ted - Lighting Technician
- Recruiter:
- RWS Global
- Category:
- Entertainment Jobs
- Updated:
- 25 May 2023
About ted
Here at ted we produce award winning productions performed nightly onboard our client’s cruise ships that sail all over the world. These shows simply would not go on without our hard working teams of technical staff that work behind the scenes to deliver those spectacular moments and raise the experience for the millions of guests who watch them every year.
About the role
We are recruiting experienced Lighting Technicians to join our technical teams at sea!
The 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 Technician responsible for operating the lighting in the theatre, the ship’s main entertainment venue, you will run the lighting and AV equipment for our production shows and live entertainment programme 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 for a minimum of two years. Knowledge and previous use of Grand MA 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, Hippotizer and working with timecode in a live show environment is very much desirable.
You also need to be experienced in enforcing H&S procedures, technical operation of production shows and working as part of a ship wide team.
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 (varies depending on client cruise line).
All applicants must be fully vaccinated, hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain these) as well as an ENG1 or PEME seafarer medical certificate.
So, if you are an experienced Lighting Technician looking for your next career move then we’d love to hear from you.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Language Requirements
Good knowledge of the English language is required.
RWS Global
As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, 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, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, 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 more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
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