Cruise Live Lighting & Video Tech — Elevate Events

RWS Entertainment Group

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 53,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Food & Lodging included

Double occupancy cabin

Guest gym access

Visa pre-embark reimbursement

Cruise discounts

Completion bonus

Flexible start/end dates

Job summary

RWS Global is seeking a Lighting & Video Technician to operate lighting and video for assigned venue(s) aboard our ship. Reporting to the Production Stage Manager, you will program events, run performances, and assist with setup, strikes, and rehearsals.

You bring formal theatre tech training, English fluency, and hands-on experience with grandMA consoles, media servers, LED walls, and audio playback. You must be prepared for extended contracts at sea.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in theatre (production or technical) or equivalent in field experience required.
Excellent communication and time management skills, as well as work ethic and attitude.
Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Demonstrated programming proficiency on grandMA series lighting consoles.
Advance level of lighting design and programming skills to accommodate special events in the venue.
Preset, program, and run all events taking place in RWS venues.
Working knowledge of media servers with playback interface. Ability to learn Pandora and Wings RX media server to a level sufficient for troubleshooting, basic content loading, and proper output routing.
Advance knowledge of LED wall and projector troubleshooting.
Must have working knowledge of various special effects.
Must have basic knowledge in audio play back and mixing, operating a spotlight, as well as basic stage deck crew experience such as moving set pieces and helping with quick changes.
Regularly safety inspect and maintain lighting and video gear in the venue.
Communicate professionally with Production Stage Manager, cast, technicians, and onboard maintenance teams.
Work with a team to effectively troubleshoot and report issues with all technical equipment as they arise, in addition but not limited to lighting and video equipment.
Complete pre- and post-show duties after each performance, and rehearsal; ensuring all technical equipment and scenic elements are safely stored. Assist the Production Stage Manager in completing reports by notifying them of any issues that arise, especially when pertaining to lighting and video.
Be able to assist as needed with special events, trainings, and happenings that occur within the venue, this includes but is not limited to technical set ups and playbacks. Assist with other production related duties as necessary and reasonably requested which includes general maintenance for technical equipment, scenic, and prop elements.
Complete inventories and equipment maintenance as required, follow reporting procedures set forth by RWS and Venue Management.
Keep a working knowledge of the other RWS Technicians’ show tracks and duties.
Play an active role in cast and technician changeovers and installations of new programming. Knowing that during these periods of time work hours will increase while remaining in line with ILO and Maritime law.