Manager, Sea Production

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Manager, Sea Production

Reports To: Director, Sea Production

Working Hours: N/A

Place of Work: NYC HQ – 34-01 38th Ave #302 Long Island City, NY 11101

Other: Full Time

Salary: $60k - $65k

RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, 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 and performers 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, 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

Reporting to the Director of Production for Holland America Line, the Manager, Sea Production is responsible for leading the production and project management of RWS produced onboard entertainment for our cruise line client. Ensuring each group holds the original artistic intention and integrity of each entertainment product. This position is also responsible for upholding the RWS Global and client brand standards and supporting the continued innovation and operational efficiency of client rehearsal operations.

• Providing holistic production and project management for mainstage products (workflow management, studio logistics, materials management, transportation logistics, talent onboarding support, product install and changeover, etc)
• Acting as the main production contact for the onboard entertainment team. Assisting and troubleshooting as needed
• Creating and coordinating rehearsal schedules, wardrobe fittings, and cast onboarding meetings
• Actioning and responding to all rehearsal and voyage reports
• Creating production calendars for installs and changeovers. Liaising with the client to ensure all timelines are met
• Managing all changeover budgets
• Handling all in studio and onboard product changeovers as assigned, assisting with studio needs as necessary (tape‑outs, set‑up, etc)
• Running and attending onboard changeovers/installs as needed
• Documenting and updating all ‘production books’. Provide necessary information for the client deliverables
• Handling or delegating all day‑to‑day production needs
• Supporting or leading maintenance/set-up of studio gear including sound systems, IEM’s, backline, scenic pieces, props, etc.
• Providing talent communication during rehearsals and while onboard
• Hosting talent onboarding meetings (Welcome, Life Onboard, Travel)
• Ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are following the policies set by the Account Lead
• Traveling to ships as necessary

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.

• A BFA/BA degree in Theatrical Production, Musical Production, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in the entertainment…