Disc Jockey - Pride of America

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.•Town of Pacific, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Disc Jockey supports and leads scheduled social, entertainment, and recreational activities aboard the Pride of America, ensuring events start on schedule and creating an appropriate atmosphere using a personal music library. The role has particular responsibilities in the nightclub and at themed shipboard events. The Disc Jockey hosts public events and serves as a Master of Ceremonies, welcomes guests at embarkation, assists with private parties and functions, and responds to guest song requests. The position requires maintaining and accurately tracking NCL/NCLA-provided musical equipment, as well as preparing handover documentation for incoming Disc Jockeys. The incumbent works cooperatively with Cruise and Youth Staff and other shipboard departments, remains approachable and attentive to guests, and follows applicable safety and environmental policies. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities and requires adapting to changes in schedules, assignments, and deadlines in a multicultural environment. This is a shipboard role with substantial physical and safety requirements, including standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting and carrying heavy loads, and participating in emergency procedures and drills. Crew members aboard Pride of America must meet applicable U.S. Coast Guard physical requirements and hold a Merchant Mariner Credential. Applicants must also meet the stated health and physical eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a disc jockey in various entertainment venues.
At least two years of experience serving as a Master of Ceremonies.
Basic to intermediate ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
At least one year of basic experience mixing old and current music and mixing music for dancing.
High school diploma or foreign equivalent.
Able to work seven days a week.
Able to live in close quarters and share limited space with cabin-mates.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds and meet shipboard physical and health requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills.
Able to pass a basic safety course.
Pride of America crew members must meet applicable U.S. Coast Guard physical requirements and hold a Merchant Mariner Credential.
For NCL America crew aboard Pride of America, BMI must be 40.0 or less and blood pressure must not exceed 160/100; the posting additionally states that international-flagged ship crew must have BMI of 35.0 or less and blood pressure no higher than 140/90.
Able to work in a multicultural environment and adjust to changes in schedules, assignments, and deadlines.
Service-oriented, able to take direction, and committed to hospitality and customer service.
Professional appearance and good hygiene; respectful, courteous, and able to build camaraderie with team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience mixing music videos is highly preferred.
Knowledge of languages other than English is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in leading scheduled social, entertainment, and recreational activities and ensure events take place promptly.
Create the appropriate atmosphere for assigned activities using a personal music library, especially for nightclub and themed events.
Host public events and serve as an effective Master of Ceremonies using a microphone.
Maintain, store, and keep an accurate, updated inventory of musical equipment provided by NCL/NCLA.
Provide handover documentation to incoming Disc Jockeys to support smooth operational transitions.
Work cooperatively with Cruise and Youth Staff and other shipboard departments.
Remain accessible and approachable to guests, listen patiently, and help guests feel at home.
Meet and greet guests upon embarkation.
Assist with private parties and functions.
Assist with guest song requests.
Follow the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy, SEMS, and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.