Marella Cruises Entertainment Technician

About RWS Global

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

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Globals team of world‑class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.

The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca‑Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa‑Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros.,

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Reporting to the Entertainment Technical Manager, the Entertainment Technician will support the Entertainment Technical team in delivering the technical needs of the entertainment programme on board to the highest industry standards.

Led by the Entertainment Technical Manager, the Entertainment Technical team consists of 3 Senior Technicians (Sound and Lighting Engineers and Stage Manager), a Broadcast Manager and 5 Entertainment Technicians. The Entertainment Technical team is part of the Entertainment department onboard, which also includes a team of Entertainment Hosts, Production Cast Members, a Children's Host Team, as well as a Musical Director and team of Resident Musicians.

The Entertainment department is directed and coordinated by the Cruise Director.

As a member of the Entertainment Technical team, you will be setting up live bands, musicians and technical equipment all around the different venues on the ship. Depending on the vessel, you may be allocated to operate the sound and lighting equipment in one specific venue, or work ship‑wide throughout multiple different venues and lounges.

You will also assist with the running of the production shows in the main theatre. The Entertainment Technician may also be assigned to work backstage in the theatre, assisting the Stage Manager by taking an active part in the production of RWS Global's West‑End style shows. You will be assisting daily with the delivery of the production shows in the main theatre by building and striking stage scenery before and after the show and on certain vessels you may also be required to operate Follow Spot for the production shows.

As a member of the Entertainment Department, a position of responsibility will be held with regards to emergency procedures, guest mustering and drills; specific training will be received regarding this, both prior to joining and regularly on board by Marella Cruises.

You are an ambassador of RWS Global and Marella Cruises and must act safely, responsibly and professionally during your time onboard.

• To deliver the technical requirements entertainment product to an exceptionally high standard.
• To set‑up sound and lighting systems as directed while coordinating with other team members to ensure a complete and seamless production of the events on board.
• To set‑up and maintain the stage scenery, equipment and props requirements of all performances as directed.
• To create and enhance the guest experience on board making sure all events are delivered at the highest technical standard possible.
• To ensure events in the ships venues start on time and all…