AV Operator for Azamara Cruises

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company is seeking an AV Operator for Azamara Cruises. The role involves operating sound systems, managing audio-visual equipment, and ensuring excellent customer service during performances and events. Candidates should have a year of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work aboard ships, engaging with entertainers and managing technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in an audio-visual function in an upscale setting.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in different formats.
• Basic computer software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the sound systems in entertainment venues.
• Move, set, and store audio-visual equipment.
• Meet with entertainers to understand their audio needs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teambuilding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in theater technical management

Tools

Audio-Visual Equipment

Job description

AV Operator for Azamara Cruises

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

V.Ships Leisure is looking for AV Operator on behalf of Azamara Cruises. 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 AV Manager in accordance with the specific disciplines assigned. The AV Operator is responsible for the use/operation, movement, and storage of all audio-visual equipment as delegated/assigned by the corporate office and AV Manager for performances by entertainers, as well as all programmed activities by the entertainment staff. Due to the size of the AV Department on Azamara Cruises, this position may also be the AV Manager. If so, they will be responsible for the below duties in conjunction with those of the AV Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 AV Manager in accordance with the disciplines assigned.
• Operating and maintaining all aspects of the sound system(s) in various entertainment venues for rehearsals, shows, special events and other activities.
• Attends weekly meetings as scheduled by the corporate office, AV Manager, or other members of the ship's management.
• Acts as audio-visual troubleshooter to help solve any equipment or stage problems as delegated by the AV Manager.
• Meets with guest entertainers and certain groups to find out what their audio-related requirements may be for upcoming rehearsals, shows or activities.
• Reports any equipment in need of repair or replacement to the AV Manager.
• Sets up the Cabaret Lounge along with the Audio-Visual Team for show time to include the following: Production Shows and Cabarets, Audio-Visual Projections, Lighting, Sound, Stage Mechanics, and Scenery.
• Sets up any appropriate venue where a lecture or other activity may be conducted, as required by the Cruise Director.
• Responsible for the projection of any films and/or video movies or other material as assigned.
• Designs or implements the design of lighting, sound, and stage effects for Featured Entertainers as assigned.
• Aware of, and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew with inquiries.
• Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
• Attends mandatory crewmember's and guest safety drills as required.
• Creates new back-up vocals for the singers tracks on Production shows either on the Hard drive or Tape Backup; ensures that all backups are stored correctly.
• Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience in an audio-visual function in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship, entertainment, or recreational industry (shipboard experience preferred).
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, problem solving, organizational, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer software skills required.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.
• Coursework in theater technical management at an accredited college or university or the international equivalent, or equivalent technical experience, preferred.