Music Program Manager (Seagoing)

The Gig:

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The Music Program Manager is instrumental in ensuring Virgin's unique sonic design is carried out day in and day out onboard our vessels. They are responsible for all elements of the vessel's music programming including Live, Electronic, and Background Music both on our lady ships and at our private beach club. They also supervise and mentor our team of LES technicians.

The Music Program Manager is in charge of an always rotating cast of musicians and DJs. They will build out the daily schedule (grid) with the assistance of Ship and Shore management. The Music Program Manager will spend time researching, listening to, and speaking with each musical act so they can pair them with the best venue/ time of day to enhance the Artist AND Sailor experience.

The Music Program Manager will hold the musicians and DJs accountable regarding time management, stage presence, and overall culture fit. In addition, the Music Program Manager will own all Background Music ensuring the correct playlists are playing at the correct volume throughout the day throughout the vessel.

What You'll Be Up To:
Responsible for the daily smooth operation of the onboard music program including all musicians, DJs, and background music, per the direction of shoreside and onboard leadership
Works with shoreside and onboard leadership to create live music and DJ schedules that align each artist's unique style with the proper time, venue, staffing, and programming needs of the ship
Holds Musicians and DJs accountable, making sure they look and sound their best on stage, show up on time, and maintain Virgins creeds when interacting with our awesome Crew and amazing Sailors. Documenting all discussions (topics including growth, corrective action, etc.) in the process
Actively present during soundchecks, installations, performances, call times, and changeovers to ensure the program is running smoothly
Owns all Background Music ensuring the correct playlists are playing at the correct volume throughout the day throughout the vessel through a pre-defined schedule of BGM walks
Acts as the main onboard point of contact for all musicians and DJs advancing all technical, marketing, and rider information directly from the talent and Support Ship to the proper individuals onboard
Calls Musician and DJ rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and put-ins as needed
Sends show reports to shipboard and shoreside teams
Supervise technical crew to ensure the Artist's needs are supported, our stages sound and look their absolute best, and our gear is in proper working order. Documenting all discussions (topics including growth, corrective action, etc.) in the process
Owns all music equipment inventory onboard by maintaining the inventory list, monitoring equipment for damage and arranging repairs with the assistance of shoreside as needed, keeping track of items loaned to musicians during their time onboard, and oversees the supply and ordering of Music related consumables
Assists in the scheduling of select shipboard venues for rehearsals, meetings, and other events
Attends department meetings, as needed
General safety duties, as dictated by the Safety Officer onboard
Embodies the Virgin brand with passion and joy
Other duties, functions, and responsibilities as assigned

Superpowers Required:
Minimum of two years experience working in a music venue in production or audio
Have a passion for music as well as an understanding of various genres and what they sound like in their most basic form. In the Live world, this includes Rock, Pop, Funk, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Latin, and Blues. In the DJ realm, the candidate needs to understand the differences between House and Open format Music. Additional knowledge of other DJ styles such as Balearic, Dance, and Reggaeton/ Latin will help in this role but is not required
Understand various musical instruments, their place on stage, and the genres of music they represent including drums, guitars, basses, horns, pianos/ organs, loopers, guitar effects, percussion, and DJ equipment. They should be able to identify equipment that is not working properly and be able to bridge the gap between musicians and technicians to ensure all music gear is operational and performing/ sounding its best on stage
Have a basic understanding of the technical needs of musicians including basic EQ, monitors (in-ear and wedge), cabling and direct input boxes, and microphone placement so they can easily communicate the Artist's needs with stage technicians at the very basic level
Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle several operations at once
Strong knowledge of key business tools (MS Office, Google Apps, etc.)
A self-starter, who can roll up their sleeves and make ship happen with little supervision
Great energy and attitude of optimism
Ability to move mountains without relying on others to do the heavy lifting
Ability to move seamlessly between leading and being a member of a team
Event management experience is a plus
Cruise ship experience is an asset, but not required
Work experience outside of the United States, in cross-cultural settings, preferred
Ability to work in loud, disruptive spaces and outside in the sun
Conversational English is required

What Matters to Us:
At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. xsgimln So, we wont be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.