Disc Jockey

About the job

Serves as master of ceremonies in various lounges or nightclubs throughout the vessel. Operates music, lighting and video equipment to produce a mixture of dance music and video clips for a variety of categories such as, but not limited to, classic top 40, dance oriented rock, Latin, classic disco, reggae, and classic rock to ensure guest entertainment to encourage revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as master of ceremonies in various lounges or nightclubs throughout the vessel.
• Operate music, lighting and video equipment.
• Produce a mixture of dance music and video clips for various categories.
• Ensure guest entertainment to encourage revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 2 years professional Disc Jockey experience with the ability to motivate an audience based on their demographics.
• Master of ceremonies or professional entertainment experience with resorts, cruise lines, entertainment or recreational industries preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of variety of music categories such as, but not limited to, classic top 40, dance oriented rock, Latin, classic disco, reggae, and classic rock.
• Knowledge of current music trends.
• Ability to operate a variety of music audio and lighting equipment.
• Ability to apply customer service skills, according to Royal Caribbean International’s The Royal Way, when interacting with guests and coworkers.
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a similar role within the entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with advanced audio and lighting technology.