Positions: stage manager • assistant stage manager • stage staff • av technician • lighting technician • sound technician • entertainment support
location: onboard luxury cruise ships
contract type: 6–8 month rotations
salary: usd (tax-free)
📌 about the opportunity
join the entertainment technical team onboard a world-class cruise ship and support spectacular shows, live performances, productions, events, and multimedia experiences at sea.
these roles are essential to delivering high-quality entertainment that matches premium international standards.
important note: entertainment technical positions are less frequent, and vacancies are limited. Even after passing your interview, embarkation may take 4–6 months depending on ship schedules and entertainment program rotations.
🎭 responsibilities (depending on position)
stage manager / assistant stage manager
* coordinate daily show operations and event schedules
* lead stage staff during rehearsals, performances, and strike
* ensure all props, sets, lighting cues, and audio cues are executed correctly
* communicate directly with performers, production teams, and technical departments
* oversee backstage safety and compliance
* manage inventory, maintenance logs, and performance reports
stage staff / general entertainment crew
* assist with stage setup, props, scenery movement, and backstage support
* operate manual cues, follow stage plots, and manage quick scene changes
* support performers and production teams
* maintain technical equipment and backstage cleanliness
audio / lighting / av technicians
* operate audio consoles, lighting boards, or video systems
* maintain entertainment equipment (microphones, projectors, spotlights, led walls, etc.)
* run cues during live performances, shows, and events
* troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical issues
* follow safety and electrical protocols
🛳 what we offer
* usd tax-free salary
* paid flights to/from the ship (varies by brand)
* accommodation & meals included onboard
* free crew wifi (most brands)
* international travel + outstanding production experience
* career growth into:
* senior tech roles
* production supervisors
* entertainment managers
✨ bring the stage to life — at sea
apply now and join the entertainment technical team onboard.
be part of world-class productions while traveling the world. 🎭🌊✨
requirements:
📑 required before interview
* english cv in harvard format (pdf)
* professional photo
* official work reference (minimum one)
* valid passport (or proof you’re applying for one)
📌 requirements
✔️ 1–2 years of recent technical experience in:
* theaters
* concerts / live events
* av production companies
* tv / multimedia studios
* entertainment venues
* ✔️ experience with basic stage operations
* ✔️ knowledge of audio, lighting, or av equipment
* ✔️ intermediate english level (communication required)
* ✔️ ability to work long hours in fast-paced environments
* ✔️ strong teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving
* ✔️ availability for 6–8 month shipboard contracts
🌟 preferred skills
* knowledge of digital mixing consoles (yamaha, avid, etc.)
* experience with lighting consoles (grandma, etc, etc.)
* video systems, led walls, qlab, projection mapping
* rigging experience or certification
* previous cruise ship experience (a plus, not mandatory)