ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position SOUND TECHNICIAN for VIKING OCEAN CRUISES!
The Sound Technician sets up, operates and maintains the audio equipment onboard each ship, ensuring that standards are in line company policy and procedures. It is your responsibility to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will increase revenue and profitability of the company.
Why is it so cool to become a Viking?
Paid flights to and from the ship
Legal employment 6 months on, 2 months off based on 10-hour work day
Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
Free shipwide Wi-Fi
Free accommodation
Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the set-up of shows, cabarets, lectures, presentations and ship events as directed, ensuring
that all areas are safe, clean and presentable.
Set up backline equipment and instrument microphones.
Program the sound computer/console during technical rehearsals, as required.
Check that all speakers and equipment are in working order, before each show; ensure that every show
set-up is complete and set out, as per company policy and procedures.
Ensure that the design integrity and performance quality are maintained through show runs.
Demonstrate the ability to wirelessly mic an actor, if the need arises.
Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner with the Cruise Director and other departments.
Participate in special events by assisting with sound needs; wire special sound projects; assist with the
maintenance of audio equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and provide information to resolves issues, accordingly.
Maintain cleanliness and order in all sound areas, in accordance with all Public Health and Safety Policies
and Procedures.
Attend all show set-ups, show calls and meetings, in a timely manner.
Have in-depth knowledge of inventory, scheduling, maintenance, cleaning, storage, distribution and
coordination.
YOUR PROFILE
Proven experience in audio electronics (specifically sound playback and live mixing) in which basic wiring skills have been applied, are required; shipboard experience is preferred.
Qualifications in technical theater is preferred
Operational knowledge of Yamaha CL Series and Yamaha LS-9 digital consoles, and Shure UHFR & ULXD microphone systems, are required.
Strong Knowledge of Qlab, Dante, DSP networking and patch bay configurations are required.
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, kneel or crouch for long period of time, and to climb up ladders and scaffolding, is required.
Must be able to navigate catwalks and access all points in all theater spaces.
A strong understanding of technical wiring and component level maintenance with microphones, audio consoles, amplifiers and DSP's is required.
Fluent in English - must be able to address any kind of information in an adequate manner with excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required; must demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a team.
Strong administration skills are preferred and must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.
Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance and impeccable hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health and Safety Policies are required.