Entertainment Casting Specialist

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can’t. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking to hire a Specialist, Entertainment Casting. This position is responsible for auditioning and recruiting Activity Team, consisting of Activity Manager, Entertainment Operations Administrator, & Activity Staff, and Youth Department, consisting of Youth Manager, Teen Activity Coordinator and Youth Staff, while also scheduling and maintaining rotational oversight for current teammates in these positions. They will also provide administrative support to the Manager, Casting and Booking, as needed.

This position will embrace an inclusive and diverse culture, instill our shared purpose and core values.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Specialist, Entertainment Casting. Is this you?

• Creates, plans, and executes recruitment opportunities and auditions for above disciplines as required.
• Partners with Scheduling Team on rotational oversight for Activity Team and Youth Department.
• Working collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Entertainment Operations & Programming and the Manager, Youth and Family Programming to anticipate and fulfill any requested or trade mandated needs.
• Supports the Manager, Casting and Booking in the recruitment of Head of Entertainment, Cruise Directors.
• Manages and monitors the recruitment aspect of Princess Cruises’ Entertainment Website in respected disciplines along with additional recruiting platforms.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Fleet Personnel, Global Talent Partners with the onboarding of new teammates.
• Review appraisals for onboard teammates with the goal of guiding individual improvement and growth.
• Attend recruitment conventions and events to bolster the incoming applicant count for key positions.

• Scope:
  This role will have the authority to evaluate all candidates’ qualifications during the hiring process as well as make all hiring decisions for new Activity Team and Youth Department roles. Additionally, they will make all decisions regarding the proper assignment of current teammates to vessels based on their qualifications, appraisals, and based on the business needs. They will partner with management and the scheduling team to assess teammates and action to provide the best resolutions.
• Problem-solving:
  The Specialist is expected to handle complex casting decisions, balancing talent quality with logistical and budgetary constraints.
• Impact:
  The role has a significant impact on the overall guest experience by ensuring high-quality entertainment.
• Leadership:
  The Specialist will lead the casting process, manage relationships with performers, and coordinate with various departments for all roles.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of workplace policies and procedures, familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
• Skills:
  
  Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Abilities:
  Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance, capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines, ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team, demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

• Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.
• Engaging individual with keen sense for assessing the suitability of an incoming candidate in various comparisons.
• Proven people management skill set.
• Promotes experiential ownership to align with our brand standards, enhancing the overall guest experience.
• Leads by embracing an inclusive and diverse culture.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in cruise or live entertainment industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a casting or recruitment role in cruise or live entertainment industry.

Travel: 25-50% with shipboard travel likely

Work

Conditions:

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands: Work beyond normal business hours or…