VIKING OCEAN - SOUND TECHNICIAN

ISMIRA RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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VIKING OCEAN CRUISES, worldwide Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description

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.
  • Minimum 21 years old.
  • No visible tattoos.

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      Last updated: August 28, 2023

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      About this role

      Summary

      Set up, operate, and maintain audio equipment onboard ships ensuring quality and safety.

      Job title

      sound technician

      Experience level

      proven experience in audio electronics

      Industry

      hospitality

      Location requirements

      worldwide, remote work not specified

      Salary

      Not specified

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      audio electronicssound playbacklive mixingYamaha CL SeriesShure UHFRULXD microphonesQlabDanteDSP networking

      Preferred skills

      technical theaterinventory managementPC databasesspread sheetsword processing

      Specializations

      sound setuplive mixingaudio equipmentdigital consolesmicrophones
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      2020 Ocean Ave unit a, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, USA

      Work arrangement unknown City