Broadcast Technician

• All equipment used by the Broadcast Technician and the television programming equipment kept in the Broadcast Center, are the sole responsibility of the Broadcast Technician.

• All equipment is to be kept in its storage case and locked up in the Broadcast Center when not in use.
• This equipment must not be taken ashore unless on official company business.
• At no point in time are the video cameras to be kept in personal cabins, on the floor, on counter top or storage lockers other than the storage lockers in the Broadcast Center.
• The Broadcast Technician is in charge of the complete operation of the Broadcast Center aboard their assigned vessel.
• Working closely with the Cruise Director and/or Entertainment Director, the Broadcast Technician should record all events that include guest participation as scheduled in the Freestyle Daily. This includes but is not limited to: Theme Nights, Standard Shopping Talks, Gift Shop Walkthroughs, Sail Away Party, Welcome Aboard Department Head Introductions, Game Shows, Officer profiles, etc.
• The Broadcast Technician must produce approved content for shoreside when requested. Any request for production of content that has not been approved by shoreside, is not to be produced by the Broadcast Technicians. Please reference the Broadcast Content Approval/Production Policy.
• The Technician must work together with the Communications Officer to ensure that the satellite is obtaining the correct televised feed, that the correct coordinates are set, and that the signal is stable.
• The Broadcast Technician is responsible for updating the information channel daily (Scala or Powerpoint) as well as scheduling Passenger and Crew Movies to be shown on the broadcast channels.
• When appropriate for shows where a large projection screen is available and the proper camera cabling (RCA, BNC) systems are present, (i.e. Pride of Aloha, Norwegian Sun) the Broadcast Technician is to set up the necessary equipment to broadcast the entertainment on the large screen for better viewing by the guests. Must be done 30 minutes prior to doors opening.
• Every three months the Broadcast Technician must supply an up-to-date complete inventory of all BCC equipment to the Technical Supervisor for filing as well as the Broadcast Systems Supervisor in Miami.
• Upon completion of set contract, the Broadcast Technician must provide detailed and accurate handover notes to the incoming Broadcast Technician, the Technical Supervisor, and the Broadcast Systems Supervisor in Miami.
• In the case that equipment in the Broadcast Center should malfunction or require repair, the Broadcast Technician is to contact the Electronics Engineer/Junior, the Technical Supervisor, the Chief Electrical Engineer, Communications Officer, Cruise Director, and Miami shoreside management (Broadcast Systems Supervisor).
• The Broadcast Technician should attend weekly meetings as scheduled by the Technical Supervisor.
• Broadcast Technician is relieved of all cruise staff duties except in an emergency situation.
• All video productions that are produced by the Broadcast Technician during his/her contract period are the property of NCL and are not to be reproduced at any time unless the NCL Miami office grants permission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

Miami, Florida, United States