Senior Specialist, Studio Floor Operations & Technical Integrity

This position is on – site in our Royal Caribbean Production Studios North Miami

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Revenue team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Specialist, Studio Floor Operations & Technical Integrity reporting to the Manager, Entertainment Technical Operations.

Position Overview

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Royal Caribbean Production Studios, including creating and monitoring monthly studio rehearsal schedules, aerial planning, and forecasting future studio needs. Supervises the Studio Floor production staff, covering Audio Visual, Rigging, and the Assistant Floor Supervisor, as well as Rehearsal Stage Managers, overseeing the consistent support of production teams across all rehearsal and install projects within the facility. Works in collaboration with and under the direction of the Manager, Technical Operations & Integrity on shipboard technical elements, contributing to the development and implementation of fleetwide standards for theatrical technical procedures in shipboard entertainment. Oversees the ongoing development of production documentation to provide long-term technical sustainability across the fleet. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Studio Rehearsal Management and Install Stage Managers 

• Creates and manages studio scheduling grids for all rehearsal spaces, including strategic planning of room usage, timing, and long-range forecasting. 

• Supervises the Studio Floor Team: Studio AV Engineer, Studio Rigging Specialists, AV Assistant,           and Assistant Studio Production Manager. 

• Supervises Stage Managers for Musical and Signature Production rehearsals, including contract scheduling, on-site performance assessment, and install preparation. 

• Attends Day One production meetings to confirm all technical needs are in place for first day of rehearsal; coordinates studio support team for video and technical assistance. 

• Supports continuing upgrades to sound equipment across 12 rehearsal rooms and 10 vocal studios. 

• Manages studio props and scenic elements: organization, condition, check-in/out processes, in-house builds, and forecasting of future needs. 

• Manages consumables and production supplies inventory. 

• Maintains and expands the digital rehearsal documentation library, including stage management files, scripts, scores, and music. 

• Ensures all floor team members are current in CPR training and aerial rescue procedures. 

• Supports the development of the Static Rig Training program to reduce ongoing aerial support dependencies. 

Technical Integrity 

• Contributes to the development and implementation of standardized technical procedures for all 58 venues across the fleet, under the direction of the Manager, Technical Operations & Integrity. 

• Reviews rehearsal and install reports; provides observations and feedback to the Manager and shoreside teams as needed. 

• Reads nightly show reports and daily TDE reports to assess shipboard support needs; escalates findings and recommends solutions to the Manager, Technical Operations & Integrity. 

• Assists with the development of shipboard technical contingency plans in consultation with the Manager, Technical Operations & Integrity. 

• Supports Stage Manager install projects and maintenance visit processes. 

• Assists in creating fleetwide templates, SOPs, and Smartsheet tracking tools for technical standards rollout and training. 

• Contributes to the development of show calling documentation, show training videos, and backstage track archives for Theater, Two70, Aqua Theater, Aquadome, Studio B, and Absolute Zero venues, covering: 

• Show calling and overall show documen