Marella Cruises | Stage Manager

RWS Entertainment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking experienced Stage Managers to oversee scenic elements and operate stage automation for live productions at sea. The role demands strong stage management skills, health and safety understanding, and the ability to lead a backstage team. A minimum 6-month contract includes competitive pay and all meals. Candidates must hold valid STCW certification or be willing to obtain it.

Benefits

Competitive pay

All meals included

Single occupancy cabin

Qualifications

• Valid STCW certification or willingness to obtain it.
• ENG1 or PEME medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scenery, props, and operate stage automation.
• Work with latest technology and lead backstage team.

Skills

Stage management qualification and/or relevant experience

Experience building and maintaining stage sets

Experience operating and maintaining stage automation

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Basic sound and lighting operation knowledge

Basic IT and computer skills

Fluent in English

Sea-going experience

Education

Stage management qualification

Job description

About RWS Global

RWS Global is the world leader in creating live moments across entertainment and sports, offering customized guest experiences including theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products, and more.

Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney, and Riyadh, with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, and resorts. The company provides end-to-end services from ideation to operations, with a team of designers, creators, producers, and talent producing over one million live moments daily, employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.

Clients include Apple, Coca-Cola, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, TUI Group, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, and others. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.

About the role

We are recruiting experienced Stage Managers to join our technical teams at sea! As a Stage Manager, you will oversee scenery, props, and operate stage automation and performer flying controls for nightly productions. You will work with the latest technology and lead the backstage team alongside the Entertainment Technical Manager.

Skills and experience

• Stage management qualification and/or relevant professional experience at sea, in theatre, or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery, and props.
• Experience operating and maintaining stage automation and aerial flying systems.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a theatre environment.
• Basic sound and lighting operation knowledge.
• Basic IT and computer skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Sea-going experience is desirable.

Contract information

The contract is a minimum of 6 months with competitive pay, all meals, and a single occupancy cabin. Applicants must hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain it) and an ENG1 or PEME medical certificate.

If you are an experienced Stage Manager seeking your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At RWS Global, we value diversity and believe it strengthens our work. We actively encourage applicants from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, gender, and other backgrounds. We are committed to ongoing learning and initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion across all employment areas and our projects.