Theatrical Casting Specialist

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best.

As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family! APPLY ONLINE If you’re interested to be considered for this position, please click the blue APPLY button at the top of the page to get started. All candidates must complete an on-line application to be considered.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Sr. Manager, Theatrical Casting to forecast and plan audition calendars, recruiting tours/conventions, and strategic audition advertising for all Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) entertainment programs. Network and build strong relationships within these initiatives to enhance and increase NCLH’s profile and reputation within the entertainment industry. Coordinate and attend hiring events domestically and internationally.

Seek entertainment personnel, including, but not limited to singers, dancers, gymnasts, actors, and entertainment staff. Identify, record, and organize all audition materials of hirable talent, ensuring they meet the established performance standards of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). Research new talent pools to supplement the diverse talent required by NCLH entertainment programs. Consistently research and create new ideas to enhance the recruitment process for entertainment programs and productions.

Post and distribute clear and timely casting breakdowns through casting outlets and platforms as well as the NCLH Shows & Experiences website. Send offer requests to be sent by Shipboard HR Operations Specialist once talent is approved by Sr. Manager, Theatrical Casting. Ensure offer requests include appropriate position information, role responsibilities, accurate dates, and other key information. Identify brand and product appropriateness, tracking, role assignments, and other casting decisions before presenting talent for approval.

Work directly with vendors and audition contractors distributing all required vendor documents and ensuring all onboarding documents are submitted before the start of an audition. Verify all vendor paperwork and invoices are complete before submitting them to Theatrical Casting Management for approval. Maintain communication between cast members, creative team members, Theatrical Operations, Shipboard HR Operations, and Fleet Personnel to ensure talent quality control and professionalism to determine and recommend performer re-hire status.

Create and maintain clear audition materials including sheet music accompaniments, audition sheet music/sides, audition music vocalist backing tracks and breakdowns, dance playback material, dance combinations options, and dance combination breakdown video tools when required. Keep all audition materials current and appropriate for the ever-changing project scopes and casting requirements of NCLH’s entertainment programs.

Maintain the Theatrical Casting Data Base by uploading, labeling, and categorizing talent identified as suitable for employment. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree.

FIELD(S) OF STUDY

Theatre, Music or any equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years of experience in theater environment as a casting director, stage manager or director/choreographer of production shows. Minimum 3 years in the cruise and/or hospitality and attractions industry.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Must be innovative, creative, and have extensive knowledge related to theatrical talent casting, music, dance, contracts, negotiation, recruiting, personnel management, and marketing. Must have an eye for detail related to performance training and technique. Knowledge of the overall Casting responsibilities within the Production Cycle for both new and remount projects.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Extensive knowledge of cruise ship entertainment operations and ability to effectively execute cruise ship entertainment recruitment programs. Effective planning, implementation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with diverse team members, management, internal, and external customers, vendors, and contractors. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Excellent judgment, delegation and decision-making ability to assess reports from all directions and take appropriate action. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to travel onboard ships to domestic and international locations as needed (up to 75%). Position is based in Tampa, Florida. ABOUT NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands.

The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY

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They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.