Cruise Theatre Lighting Programmer & Operator

Princess Cruises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Cruises is seeking an experienced APM Lighting 1 for a fixed term contract aboard our global fleet. You will program, operate and refine lighting for scheduled productions, collaborating with Entertainment and Technical teams to deliver immersive shows.

You will maintain systems, preserve original lighting designs, and support guest entertainers through rehearsals and calls, while adhering to safety and operational standards across venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ professional lighting experience in theatre, touring, or live entertainment.
• Experience with MA Lighting consoles.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into dynamic lighting designs.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented in a fast‑paced, schedule‑driven environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork within multicultural teams.
• Good command of English, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated guest service orientation and professionalism.
• Cultural awareness and respectful collaboration in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Show lighting programming and operation for scheduled productions using theatre systems and MA Lighting.
• Maintain lighting, video, and effects systems with daily checks and troubleshooting.
• Preserve original lighting design and update show files as needed.
• Design, program, and operate lighting for guest entertainers and special events.
• Participate in rehearsals, sound checks, and run-throughs to refine cues.
• Follow safety, environmental, and health procedures on board.
• Monitor equipment status and document lamp hours, consumables, and spares.
• Collaborate with Entertainment, Production, and Hotel teams to deliver guest-focused shows.

Skills

Lighting experience

Technical systems

Creative mindset

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Guest service

Professionalism

English language

Cultural awareness

Tools

MA Lighting consoles

Hippo media server

Catalyst media server

Job description

Princess Cruises is seeking an experienced APM Lighting 1 for a fixed term contract aboard our global fleet. You will program, operate and refine lighting for scheduled productions, collaborating with Entertainment and Technical teams to deliver immersive shows.

You will maintain systems, preserve original lighting designs, and support guest entertainers through rehearsals and calls, while adhering to safety and operational standards across venues.