The Gig:
The Supervisor of Entertainment Technical Operations is responsible for overseeing and leading all technical functions within our Orlando rehearsal studio. This includes managing the maintenance and inventory of all equipment, operating and supporting audio and rigging systems, and ensuring a safe working environment. The role also supports technical procurement for our fleet of ships. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with exceptional communication, planning, and time-management abilities. Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously are essential.
This position is based on-site at our Orlando, Florida rehearsal studio and requires a five-day-per-week in-person presence.
What You'll Be Up To:
Oversight of Rehearsal Studio Technical Operations
Hire, schedule, and lead a team of 3rd party riggers to operate and inspect performer flying winches.
Update inventory of all technical elements in the studio including apparatus for performer flying in partnership with Rehearsal Stage Management Supervisor
Manage and assist in the setup, testing, and strike of all technical elements for rehearsals.
Identify and action repairs, maintenance, and replacement of all technical elements in the studio.
Maintain all actions for studio SafetyCulture tickets.
Train and coach studio staff in the management and setup of QLab and the operation of audio gear.
Mentor performers in proper microphone technique, Aviom operation, and IEMs
Fleet Technical Operations
Update and package all QLab files and tracks after rehearsal concludes to hand off to ship.
Manage procurement of audio, lighting, and video items for the fleet in partnership with Entertainment Operations & Procurement Specialist
Assist in delivery of technical items to the fleet in partnership with Entertainment Operations & Procurement Specialist
Assist in technical advancing for special events in partnership with Sr Manager, Music Ops and Director, Ent Technical Ops
Draft, execute, and manage contracts for technical vendors.
Daily Rehearsal and Technical Facility Support
This position will be based out of Virgin Voyages' Rehearsal and Training Facility located in Orlando, FL and will have scheduled working hours out of that office and provide studio support including:
Opening and closing the studio for teams, at the start and end of working days
Receiving shipments and deliveries during business hours and off hours when needed
Cataloguing and distributing shipments to proper teams as they arrive
All other duties as assigned
Superpowers Required:
Minimum of 5+ years in technical operations for the Entertainment Industry in a leadership capacity
2+ years’ experience in the cruise industry is preferred
Experience in oversight of contracted labor is required
Strong knowledge of various Entertainment Technical disciplines with an emphasis in audio, rigging/automation, performer flying
Refined logistical and scheduling abilities, and exceptional time and project management skills
Heavy experience with QLab and audio mixing and troubleshooting.
Resilience for changing priorities and urgent requests
Proactive and unafraid to seek out tasks and offer a helping hand
Work well under tight deadlines and with crew members from all over the world
Great energy and attitude of optimism
Thrive on working with a group of fellow all-star crew, while being yourself
Knowledge and experience in using key business tools (Google Apps, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.)
Desire & ability to work in an office environment, occasionally outside of normal business hours, and on weekends
What Matters to Us:
At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.
Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals -- we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.
Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.
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