Manager, Sea Production; Cruise Ship Entertainment

Job Title:

Manager, Sea Production (Cruise Ship Entertainment)

Reports To:

Director, Sea Production

Working Hours:

Normal office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm

Place of Work: NYC HQ, 34-01 38th Avenue, Suite 302 – New York, NY 11101

Work Status:
Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Compensation: $69,000 -$72,000 Annually

Other:
Full Time

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 and Sydney 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.,

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Reporting to the Director, Sea Production, the Production Manager is responsible for the development, production, rehearsal, installation, deployment, and ongoing quality of assigned entertainment products for our cruise line clients. The role serves as the primary liaison between Creative, Casting, Technical, Studio Operations, Shipboard Leadership, and onboard teams throughout the product lifecycle. The Production Manager owns the successful delivery and handoff of entertainment products from concept development through installation and operational launch.

• Serve as the primary project manager and cross-functional coordinator for the development and deployment of new entertainment productions, experiences, and onboard programming initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Coordinate across Creative, Casting, Music, Scenic, Props, Costumes/Wardrobe, Technical, Studio Operations, Production, and other stakeholder groups to ensure successful project execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to align project objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting project timelines or delivery milestones.
• Ensure all project components are delivered on schedule and meet client, operational, creative, and production requirements.
• Coordinate handoff from project development through rehearsal, installation, and operational launch.
• Lead post-mortem reviews following each installation and cast changeover, partnering with relevant stakeholders to evaluate project execution, document lessons learned, identify process improvements, and implement recommendations for future deliveries.

• Manage rehearsals, production schedules,…