Onboard Entertainment Technician: Audio/Video

The Walt Disney Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a General Technician Shipwide to provide technical support for shipwide and island events. You will set up, operate and strike audio, video, lighting and other entertainment systems, while assisting with maintenance and repairs aboard the vessel.

You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide and support safety and contingency plans as part of a diverse crew living at sea.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an entertainment-based environment.
• Knowledge of computer systems or computerized control systems.
• Trade school/college diploma preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, operate and strike equipment for shipwide and island events.
• Handle heavy equipment and road cases.
• Manage wireless microphones: frequency tuning, power management and signal path.
• Mix live audio with digital audio consoles.
• Manage sound/mic checks for shipwide venues and performers.
• Operate lighting consoles for intelligent and conventional fixtures.
• Report equipment and consumable challenges.
• Provide preventative maintenance and routine repair of ship-wide equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of ship-wide booths and lockers.
• Help with contingency plans.
• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa; DCL will provide documents.
• Complete a pre-employment medical.
• Obtain a criminal background check.
• Bring approved work shoes.

Skills

Entertainment experience

Education

Trade school diploma

College diploma preferred

Tools

Computer systems knowledge

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a General Technician Shipwide to provide technical support for shipwide and island events. You will set up, operate and strike audio, video, lighting and other entertainment systems, while assisting with maintenance and repairs aboard the vessel.

You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide and support safety and contingency plans as part of a diverse crew living at sea.