About the Role
DJs for contracts of 3 to 6 months. Ideal candidates will have experience DJing, be proficient with various music-playing devices and lighting equipment, and possess a strong understanding of dance music genres, including pop (primarily from the past few decades), dance, Latin, 70s disco, reggae, R&B, hip-hop, country, and classic rock.
Area of responsibility
The position holder is responsible for the music, video and lighting equipment needed to produce of a mix of dance music (mainly but not exclusively Top 40, disco, New Wave, dance rock, latino, R&B, reggae, pop hits and classic rock music). You will also be part of the Entertainment Department and as such will be required to maintain contact with guests and participate in or coordinate various activities related to this position.
The Cruise Liner expects all on-board employees to exemplify the principles of the Entertainment Programme to all team members consistently. In addition, all duties must be carried out in accordance with ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines and environmental and safety policies.
On-board employees may also be required to perform service functions at any of the various service venues throughout the ship.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This applies to physical and verbal interaction with guests or fellow crew members in any area where such interaction could arise.
Scope of duties
Maintaining an up-to-date music collection.
Ensuring that equipment is well-maintained in a secure and clean work area.
Reporting any repair requirements to the Entertainment Manager, so that an AVO repair request can be issued.
Interacting regularly with guests; coordinating, moderating and participating in other leisure activities for adults that are related to this position.
Maintaining regular contact with guests in public areas.
Assisting with the coordination and operation of audio and/or visual equipment at events to support the sound and light technicians as directed by the Cruise Director.
Attending mandatory safety drills for crew members and guests, as required.
Being aware of, and/or obtaining the necessary standard operations, to be able to assist guests and crew with enquiries.
Attending meetings, training activities, courses and other work-related events as required.
Assuming other entertainment-related duties, such as moderating certain events or playing music for pool games.
Carrying out any other duties as required.
Qualification/Work Experience
Professional DJ experience and the ability to operate a variety of music-playing devices and lighting equipment.
Experience in an up-market hotel or resort, on a cruise ship, or in the entertainment or recreational industry (shipboard experience preferred).
Experience of using microphone equipment in the presence of large groups is preferred.
Maintaining your own music collection.
The ability to "read a room" and create a special musical atmosphere, including when a change of generation occurs at evening events.
Very good knowledge of different types of dance music (mainly but not exclusively pop music from the last few decades, dance, latino, 70's disco, reggae, R&B, hip-hop, country music and classic rock).
The ability to solve practical problems and tackle a varied range of issues in situations where only a limited number of standard solutions are available.
Personal requirements:
Excellent communication, organisational, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
IT skills.
Resilient.
High level of initiative.
Helpful attitude.
Confident, impeccable manner with guests.
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