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Music Director, Sea Production (UK)

rws · 26 days ago

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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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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Last updated on Oct 30, 2024

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