Music Director, Sea Production (UK)

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

10/30/2024

Job Title: Music Director, Sea Production

Working Hours: 6 days a week, Monday thru Saturday

Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU

Other: Full Time, Resident

About RWS Global

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.

Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.

The RWS Global roster of clients includes 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, Marella Cruises, 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. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supervise the creations of new experiences rehearsing at the UK HQ
• Involved in earlier stages of experience creation, providing input on conceptual decisions of a musical nature, feedback on arrangements, keys and overall structure of tracks.
• Liaising with external track producers and arrangers to ensure that content is being created that is suitable for the needs of the client and talent
• Assist with BVG recording and Sick Track Recordings
• Make edits to arrangements based on adjustments made during Rehearsal/Install – any large adjustments would be made by the original arranger
  
  

Rehearsal

• Music Direction for Talent coming into UK HQ Studios, inclusive of coverage in teaching for Seasonals, when needed
• Avail Check and Initial Offer for Seasonal Music Directors – Sr Manager, Studio Operations to handle contracting and payout
• Assist with big picture scheduling for MD Coverage across all Sea Projects
• Ensuring that Technical Manager has all Audio files to load into system for Rehearsals
• Attend Creative Runs to give notes
• Attend Talent Welcome Meetings
• Review and provide feedback on Cabaret Sets for Performers, where required
  
  

Maintenance

• Maintain Dropbox Organization
• Accompanying casts onboard to install new experiences
• When requested, travel to vessels to ensure company standards are being upheld.
• Developing/updating set lists, building a base repertoire for each group or venue to share with incoming musicians and keeping in communication with band leaders/onboard Music Directors
  
  

Supporting

• Works with Technical Manager on Audio Technical support in the UK HQ Studios
• Provide input to Production Manager on Cast Vocal Leadership Positions, inclusive of Interview Process
• Working with Production Manager & Manager Creative Integrity to ensure vocal notes are submitted to the Talent throughout their time onboard
• Working with Production Manager on troubleshooting vocal onboard issues
• Involved in auditioning processes for Marella content – potentially viewing self-tapes or may involve attending in-person audition days
  
  

Please Note:While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in the entertainment industry working in theatre or live entertainment settings
• A minimum of 2 years in a management position, preferably within a theatre setting
• Experience documenting show related materials
• Cruise ship and/or Theme Park experience a plus
• Experience with Finale, Sibelius, Logic and QLab.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Excel and MS Office applications
• A flexible schedule allowing for approximately 45% international travel
• Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self-direction
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Computer (Mac/Windows)
• Company Phone Program
• Flexible working (office/remote)
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Childcare Support Policy
• Employer Sponsored Vision Programme
  
  

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diverse Is Who We Are

Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.

So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.

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