Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Themed Entertainment Talent Recruitment & Management
Reports To: Sr. Director, Operations
Working Hours: Normal office hours are 08:30 to 17:30
Place of Work: Locations in: Orlando, Los Angeles, & Cincinnati
Other: Full Time
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 sport ing 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 .
JOB SUMMARY As the
Manager, Themed Entertainment Talent Recruitment & Management at JRA, you will play a crucial role in managing the staffing functions for our themed entertainment projects. You will be responsible for developing and implementing staffing strategies, ensuring project teams have the right talents, assessing outside resources and candidates that will complement our existing world-class team.
Role & Responsibilities: Staffing Strategy: - Develop and implement comprehensive staffing strategies aligned with project requirements.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Directors to understand staffing needs and project timelines.
Recruiting: - Responsible for refining and developing our outside resources database, keeping it current.
- Lead the recruitment process, including sourcing and initial interviewing, to ensure the acquisition of skilled and qualified personnel that complement our existing team.
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry professionals to build a talent pool that can fluctuate to support our growing portfolio of work.
Resource Planning: - Work closely with Project Managers and Project Directors to assess resource needs and allocate staff appropriately.
- Proactively identify potential staffing challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining company-wide Roles/Responsibilities
Staff Development: - Work with the Sr. Director, Operations to support professional development initiatives, including training programs and mentorship opportunities.
Team Collaboration: - Build collaborative relationships with external agencies that can support creative, design development, project management and other disciplines/services.
- Attend and/or participate in recruiting fairs, internship and co-op meetings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of staffing plans with project requirements.
- Support Directors and Project Managers whom are responsible for project team management in building cohesive and effective project teams, and making adjustments as needed.
Qualifications & Skills: - Proven record of managing staff within the themed entertainment industry.
- Strives for a culture of excellence, knowing personnel is our greatest asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Willing to travel as required.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align creative efforts with broader company goals.
- Bachelor's degree in a related design field; or equivalent experience in themed entertainment.
Company Benefits: - Competitive Salary
- Company 401K
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Progressive PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Remote Wednesday and Fridays
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. 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!
Job Tags
Full time, Christmas work, Remote job, Worldwide,