Marella Cruises Stage Manager

About RWS Global

RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more. Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK, we serve major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more.

Our team of world‑class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent produce over one million live moments every day and employ more than 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide. Clients include Apple, Azamara, The Coca‑Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa‑Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros.,

Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes and more.

We are recruiting experienced Stage Managers to join our technical teams  a Stage Manager you will take charge of the scenery, props and operate the stage automation and performer flying controls for our nightly productions. You will work with the latest technology & equipment and lead the backstage team together with the Entertainment Technical Manager.

• Stage‑management qualification and/or relevant professional experience in a similar role at sea, in professional theatre or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery and props in a theatre environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining stage automation control systems and aerial performer flying systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices within a theatre environment.
• Good understanding of basic sound and lighting operation.
• Good understanding of basic IT and computer skills.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous sea‑going experience is desirable.

The contract period for this role is a minimum of 6 months with competitive pay, all meals and a single‑occupancy cabin. All applicants must hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain these) as well as an ENG1 or PEME seafarer medical certificate.

At RWS Global, our team of bold makers and mold breakers is made of a diverse group of people who we believe make our work stronger. We actively uplift applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio‑economic status, veteran and disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity. We are committed to ongoing learning and developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment as well as through our creative process and projects.

So, if you are an experienced Stage Manager looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.