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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Celebrity Entertainment team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Senior Specialist Casting | Specialty Artists reporting to our Manager Casting & Operations
Position Summary
The Senior Specialist Casting | Specialty Artists is responsible for identifying casting negotiating and hiring high-level specialty artist talent to support fleetwide Entertainment production shows and programming needs This role oversees the development coordination and distribution of materials for specialty acts across rehearsals pop up performances venue entertainment and shoreside events This position also plays a key role in managing and executing Celebrity Entertainment auditions This role directly impacts on the guest experience ratings and overall quality of Entertainment and Theatre offerings on board
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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- hire and schedule all specialty artists for Celebrity Cruises Inc
- Assist with hiring and scheduling of all Aerial Directors
Support the Senior Specialist Casting- (Dance) in analyzing and evaluating dancer aerialists
Monitor and evaluate talent under contract to ensure performance quality meets brand standards- including reviewing show reports and guest rating trends
- Attend rehearsals to identify performance or production issues; generate progress reports for each specialty artist in collaboration with the assigned Aerial Director
Guide and support specialty artists through performance expectations during rehearsals providing clear coaching and structured feedback- and overseeing formal corrective actions when needed
Conduct all aerial captain interviews and ensure selected Captains are aligned with responsibilities guidelines- and documented job description addendums
- Organize and prepare Aerial Director rehearsal materials and archive production show materials
Assists with entertainment budgets ensuring all programs productions and operational expenses are planned tracked- and executed within established financial guidelines
Performs other duties as required This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management
Auditions & Talent Acquisition Operations
- Collaborate with casting specialists to support year-round auditions and cast high-level specialty talent
Assists with forecasting and managing audition tour budgets- ensuring all expenditure aligns with financial targets and operational needs
- Promote audition and casting opportunities across major industry publications and global social media channels
Hire contract and manage travel for all audition personnel (monitors accompanists choreographers etc- )
Oversee booking sourcing- and coordination of all audition venues
Support marketing social media promotion audition postings- and updates to the audition website
Support casting breakdowns on casting platforms and social media; maintain UpToDate descriptions with Celebrity Casting Directors Assist in evolving audition processes including updating audition materials to ensure relevance efficiency- and artistic alignment
- Support creation of audition posters and advertising materials to build interest and elevate brand visibility
Post emergency casting notices and facilitate fast-track vetting processes- as needed
Manage all audition supplies SharePoint documents- and digital video archives
Name sort- and upload all audition videos for archival and reference purposes
Prescreen all submitted specialty artist talent prior to further review Support creation of analytics for internal presentations such as PowerPoints- trends reports and casting summaries
Outreach Partnerships & Representation
- Build and maintain professional relationships with talent agents to support casting needs and promote brand awareness
Cultivate relationships with studios programs- and colleges to drive audition participation and support emerging talent
Represent the brand at programs workshops conventions- and industry events to promote Celebrity Cruises opportunities
- Maintain communication with talent and agents post audition
Advise on audition operational standards and industry developments to ensure Celebrity Cruises’ casting processes remain inclusive relevant- and competitive
Represent the brand externally as needed- presenting Celebrity Cruises’ Entertainment offerings and opportunities
Creative & Production Collaboration
Partner closely with the Director Creative & Theatrical Productions on new show concepts content development choreography
- blocking and direction for both existing productions and New Build projects
Conduct ship visits as required to ensure performance quality artistic integrity- and alignment with brand standards
Qualifications and Education
Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Theater Entertainment Management
- or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
- Previous shipboard entertainment experience is strongly preferred
3+ years of casting talent management or entertainment production experience- preferably with specialty acts and/or aerial performance
Extensive knowledge of dance and acrobatic disciplines- including:
- Dance technique
- Gymnastics/acrobatics
- Floor work
Aerial work (one and ‑ two point‑point harness bungee silks lyra- straps)
Hand balance adagio contortion- atmospheric performance skills
- Aerial strength skills and training
- Past performance experience is required
- Experience with audition operations and contract negotiation required
- Strong familiarity with creative production processes and performance evaluation
Flexibility and endurance- including the ability to:
- Work extended hours
- Work weekends when required
- Travel domestically or internationally based on business needs
Skills & Abilities
- Strong artistic eye with ability to identify world-class specialty talent
Strong familiarity with technical entertainment elements including automation aerial rigging and apparatus lighting- and other production technologies essential to live entertainment installations
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with performers agents- and creative teams
High level of organization time management- and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in fast paced paced‑paced and deadline driven environments‑ environments
Proficient with digital file management systems (eg- SharePoint) and general office software
- Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external partners
Key Competencies
- Creative Evaluation and Judgment – Keen ability to recognize top tier talent aligned with ‑tier talent aligned with brand standards
- Operational Excellence – Efficiently manages complex casting and audition workflows
- Communication & Relationship Building – Effectively liaises across industry partners and internal stakeholders
- Adaptability – Navigates changing production needs and dynamic performance environments
- Brand Stewardship – Upholds Celebrity Cruises’ entertainment identity and delivers exceptional talent experiences
Financial / Quantitative Responsibilities
Supports project budget management
- as assigned
Supports expense submissions- as assigned
Working Conditions
The work environment for this position can be loud at times due to high level of music required for running rehearsals or shows A high noise level is possible for visiting shipboard or offsite locations
The position includes work inside/outside the office travel to other locations as well as domestic international and shipboard travel
- Able to work long hours and weekends when required
- Able to travel
Travel Requirements: Position travels approximately 40% of the time on ships This individual will work a minimum of 60% of time in the North Miami Production Studio and Port of Miami
While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit stand write review and type reports compile data operate a pc communicate listen and assess information The employee may move about to the office complex may travel to other office locations and may lift push pull or move 10-15 pounds The employee is occasionally required to walk to the dock ascend and descend on the vessel This position may regularly travel domestically or internationally Visual requirements include distant close and color vision and ability to adjust focus
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group
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