Entertainment Technical Director
A position exclusive to our Edge Class ships, the Entertainment Technical Director is responsible for the overall supervision, maintenance, safe operation, and training of the ship’s technical equipment and staff. This includes all sound, lighting, performer flying, and stage automation systems. The Entertainment Technical Director is responsible for managing the Entertainment Operators & Staff, the overall maintenance and inventory of all entertainment venues, and safety inspections and quality control. The Entertainment Technical Director will create an environment that facilitates the needs of the Cruise Director and that inspires and supports the Entertainment Operators & Staff.
Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in entertainment or theatrical management (stage, technical or production) from an accredited university or equivalent experience is required.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in professional entertainment technical management.
Experience with multi-unit management in entertainment back of house.
Advanced operation, maintenance and technical knowledge of varied lighting, sound, video, rigging and automation systems required.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a diverse team environment to meet overall established timeframes.
Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, coworkers and other shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
High level of ability to successfully accomplish a number of tasks under pressure and fixed time constraints.
Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.
Previous cruise line or touring experience a plus.