Booker, Enrichment Talent and Acts

RWS Global; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an Enrichment Talent & Guest Lecturer Coordinator to source and manage specialists for cruise programs. You will be responsible for contract negotiation, scheduling, and ensuring seamless enrichment programming. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Entertainment Industry and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and contracts simultaneously. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

25 days paid holiday

Paid parental leave & childcare support

Mobile Phone allowance

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Experience within and knowledge of the Entertainment Industry is essential.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills required.
• Ability to travel as required and adapt to varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Source, book, and manage enrichment specialists and guest lecturers.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate schedules.
• Prepare reports on booking schedules and budgets.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer literate (PC and/or Mac), proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel)

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and organised Enrichment Talent & Guest Lecturer Coordinator to source, book, and manage enrichment specialists and guest lecturers for our cruise programs. This role is key in curating high-quality educational, cultural, and recreational experiences for our guests. You will be responsible for identifying talent, negotiating contracts, coordinating schedules, and ensuring a seamless delivery of enrichment programming across our fleet.

KEY TASKS Role & Responsibilities:

• Managing budgets and profiling of all acts for our clients.
• Have a strong understanding of the Enrichment Acts industry.
• Develop strong working bonds with clients, artists, agents and venue management.
• Liaise with the travel team in the coordination of Enrichment acts logistics.
• Negotiate and process artist contracts.
• Work with finance to ensure invoices are issued and paid.
• Ensure collaboration and unity with the Agents Association and their Terms of Business.
• Attend Showcases and Live Acts performances in the UK and Europe.
• Maintain a database of approved talent, including contact information, expertise, and past performance.
• Collaborate with entertainment, hotel, and shore excursion teams to ensure seamless integration of programs.
• Monitor feedback from guests and onboard staff to continually improve enrichment offerings.
• Prepare reports on booking schedules, budgets, and program impact.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (PC and/or Mac), proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Methodical and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills essential.
• Experience in multi-tasking.
• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.

Character & Attitude:

• A dynamic and innovative professional with a forward-thinking attitude.
• Demonstrate commitment to the business with a strong knowledge of our client base.
• The ability to work under own initiative.
• A clear communicator.
• Passionate about the industry and a desire to discover new talent.

Experience:

• Experience within and knowledge of the Entertainment Industry is essential.
• Previous experience in the cruise industry.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and contracts simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of cruise operations and onboard entertainment logistics is a must.
• Passion for cultural, educational, and recreational programming.
• Ability to travel as required and adapt to varying schedules and time zones.

About RWS Global

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, 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 worldclass designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivalled 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 rwsglobal.com.

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, no questions asked.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
• Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
• Computer (Mac/Windows)
• Mobile Phone allowance
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
• Employer Sponsored Vision Program