THEATER AT SEA | Recruitment of Sound Technicians

ABOUT US

The Theater At Sea website has been created to facilitate recruitment process for TUI Cruises.

TUI Cruises is a company operating luxury cruise ships and its offer is aimed at German market.

We recruit candidates for arts and entertainment department on seven cruise ships of Mein Shiff fleet.

We recruit technical teams and production crews. We organise casting to assemble theatrical cast of singers, dancers and acrobats. We enrol bands and soloists.

We provide training ashore and induction training on board.

If you are experienced in the field of entertainment and would like to travel the world – explore our offer.

Picture: Theater show on Mein Schiff 6 ©Matthias Schöffmann

Picture: Mein Schiff 4 in Norwegian Fjords

WORK ON A CRUISER

“Mein Shiff” ships are some of the largest cruisers, traveling between the sea resorts of the world.

Every ship consists of a thousand seats theater, chamber stage, music club, open air stage and numerous bars and restaurants with live music where an excellent entertainment programme is presented on a daily basis.

On every vessel there are around 10 event technicians responsible for sound, light and stage. During a contract the entertainment personnel has live-in arrangements, can access most of the guests’ areas and disembark during stay over in harbours.

The most popular cruises take place on the Mediterranean, Caribbean Islands, Asia or Norwegian fjords. Evening working hours allow for sightseeing numerous remarkable sites.

Picture: DiGiCo SD5 in the theater on Mein Schiff 2

NOW HIRING

THEATER SOUND TECHNICIAN [TST]

Theater Sound Technician is responsible for running all events in the main theater (FOH). The venue hosts extensive entertainment programme including musical productions, live concerts, comedy shows, acrobatic performances etc. Position requires control of DiGiCo SD5 console, Ableton LIVE playback engine, Martin Audio MLA PA system and more.

MOBILE SOUND TECHNICIAN [MST]

Picture: theater show on Mein Schiff 1 ©Matthias Schöffmann

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Very good command of English language

Very good knowledge of event technology with main focus on sound

Experience working in a similar position

Knowledge of DAW systems (Ableton Live) and digital mixing consoles (DiGiCo SD series)

Knowledge and experience handling wireless microphone systems (Sennheiser)

Knowledge and experience handling large PA systems (Martin Audio)

Professionalism, motivation, punctuality and ability to work as part of a team

Mobile Sound Technician is responsible for running events on open air stage and bars with live music. The venues hosts extensive entertainment programme including live concerts, production shows and other events.

This position requires control of DiGiCo SD11 console, Ableton LIVE playback engine, Martin Audio MLA PA system and more.

*Detailed job description and equipment list will be presented at later stage of recruitment process

WHAT WE OFFER

Attractive salary

Contract flexibility 3-5 months

Accommodation in a private cabin

Full board

Flights and transfer to the ship

Insurance package and medical care on the ship

Possibility of further cooperation and a clear career path

Working in a youthful, international team and the opportunity to see the world

Picture: view from the ship in the Caribbean Sea

Picture: pool deck during a festival on board Mein Schiff 5

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Step 1 – APPLICATION FORM

Fill in the application form provided below. Attach your resume and a head shot photo.

Step 2 - INITIAL TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

Our representative will call you for an initial interview. Be prepared for a few technical questions.

Step 3 - INVITATION TO ONLINE INTERVIEW

You will receive an email with an invitation to an online interview with TUI Cruises representatives

Step 4 - ONLINE INTERVIEW

The interviews will be carried out by video call. The hours will be agreed individually. During the interviews, theoretical knowledge will be assessed.

Step 5 – CONTRACT AND INDUCTION TRAINING ON BOARD

Selected candidates will receive proposal for contracts. After arrival on the ship, for the initial period of the contract new employees work in a buddy system, paired with a person holding the same position.