Entertainment Casting Specialist

Overview

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 the Activity Team (Activity Manager, Entertainment Operations Administrator, and Activity Staff) and the Youth Department (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 the Activity Team and Youth Department as required.
• Partners with Scheduling Team on rotational oversight for Activity Team and Youth Department.
• Collaborates with the Senior Manager, Entertainment Operations & Programming and the Manager, Youth and Family Programming to anticipate and fulfill requested or trade-mandated needs.
• Supports the Manager, Casting and Booking in the recruitment of Head of Entertainment and Cruise Directors.
• Manages and monitors the recruitment aspect of Princess Cruises’ Entertainment Website and additional recruiting platforms.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition, Fleet Personnel, and Global Talent Partners on onboarding of new teammates.
• Reviews appraisals for onboard teammates to guide individual improvement and growth.
• Attends recruitment conventions and events to bolster the applicant pool for key positions.

• Scope:
  The role has the authority to evaluate all candidates’ qualifications during the hiring process and make hiring decisions for new Activity Team and Youth Department roles. They will determine proper assignment of current teammates to vessels based on qualifications, appraisals, and business needs, partnering with management and the scheduling team to assess teammates and provide best resolutions.
• Problem-solving:
  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:
  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; punctuality and ability to 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 incoming candidates in various comparisons.
• Proven people management skill set.
• Promotes experiential ownership to align with 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 on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.

This position is classified as in-office. It requires…