Shipboard Entertainment Technician (Audio/Lighting)

The Walt Disney Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; 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.

You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide and must be willing to live and work aboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel, follow safety procedures, and share a cabin if required. A valid passport and Seaman's visa are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a relevant Entertainment-based environment.
• Knowledge of computer systems or computerized control systems.
• Trade school/college diploma, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, set-up, operate and strike equipment for assigned shipwide and island events.
• Handle heavy equipment and road cases.
• Manage the daily use of wireless microphones, including 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 all ship wide equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of ship wide booths and lockers.
• Help with contingency plans.

Skills

Entertainment experience

Audio engineering

Lighting control

Crew coordination

Education

Trade school/college diploma

Tools

Audio consoles

Lighting consoles

Wireless mic systems

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.

You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide and must be willing to live and work aboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel, follow safety procedures, and share a cabin if required. A valid passport and Seaman's visa are required.