Celebrity Cruises

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POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the strategy and management of the shipboard Headline Entertainment program for Celebrity Cruises to ensure an elevated guest entertainment experience is delivered throughout the fleet, while building consistency of brand standards as it relates to headline entertainment. The Manager, Headline Entertainment forecasts and manages budget, negotiates terms and contracts. They are also responsible to create show schedules. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop strategy and provide supervision and management of Headline Entertainment programming for the fleet, including lineup on all voyages as well as special event needs. Must have finger on the pulse of contemporary, current national and international entertainment industry. Liaise with Cruise Directors, Hotel Directors and other department heads onboard and shoreside to achieve an elevated experience as it relates to our Headline Entertainment program, while supporting all efforts to achieve targets in ratings and onboard revenue. Source, manage and liaise with talent agencies and managers to identify new, innovative Headline Entertainment experiences for our guests. Travel to industry showcases and select performances, as needed, to vet new acts and shows. Oversee Entertainment Management System (EMS) database, talent library and other such programs and scheduling tools, ensuring all relevant information is up to date. Develop and maintain consistent Entertainment Department programming and projects as related to Headline Entertainment, for potential fleetwide rollout. Forecast, manage and plan annual Headline Entertainment budget. Review and authorize weekly Headline Entertainment payroll. Oversee travel coordination for Headline Entertainment. Manage cabin request process relating to Headline Entertainment. Develop and document policies and procedures for efficient management of the Headline Entertainment program. 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. Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Entertainment or comparable work experience Minimum of five (5) years overall management experience within the entertainment industry required Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in management position in the cruise industry, or its equivalent is preferred Previous shipboard experience is a plus, or comparable work experience servicing the cruise industry May be required to travel approximately 20% of the work-related time nationally, internationally or onboard our ships. This individual will work a minimum of 80% of the work time, in the Miami Office. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of technical applications as may apply to Entertainment onboard our vessels. Possess black book of talent agency, management and artist contacts. Strong contract negotiation and budget management skills. Ability to evaluate talent/acts that align with our brand. High taste level required. Ability to evaluate travel destinations and guest demographics to identify acts/shows that will best resonate. Ability to work, interact and communicate with internal/external personnel, including but not limited to artists and artist’s management and representation. Ability to build and maintain successful business relationships throughout the department, company and industry. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects and priorities. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, groups of managers, employees, clients, customers and the general public. A reasonable knowledge of computer programs, and the ability to develop and install computer applications to existing and new programs. Advanced decision-making skills required, including the ability to think critically and use independent judgment. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, operate a pc or mac, communicate, listen and assess information. The employee may move about the office complex, may travel to other office locations and may lift, push, pull or move 10 -15 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision and ability to adjust focus. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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