Chief, Fleet Entertainment Operations

confidential

United States

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

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Job summary

Princess Cruises seeks a Director of Entertainment Operations to lead the fleet’s entertainment programming program, overseeing music, guest entertainers, enrichment, activities, and family programming across all ships. You will set standards, provide shoreside support to Cruise Directors, and align programming with the Voyager guest profile while collaborating with Hotel Operations and marketing teams.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience with cruise line programming or live entertainment operations is preferred.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own fleet-wide entertainment programming guidelines and scheduling standards across voyages.
  • Provide shoreside support and oversight to Cruise Directors and shipboard teams.
  • Oversee music programming, guest entertainers, enrichment, activities, and family programming.
  • Lead pre-cruise marketing, guest communication, and brand presence for Princess Entertainment.
  • Collaborate with Hotel Operations, F&B, and Revenue to integrate entertainment into guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership
Scheduling
Entertainment programming
Vendor/booking coordination
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Patter
Scheduling systems

Job description

Princess Cruises seeks a Director of Entertainment Operations to lead the fleet’s entertainment programming program, overseeing music, guest entertainers, enrichment, activities, and family programming across all ships. You will set standards, provide shoreside support to Cruise Directors, and align programming with the Voyager guest profile while collaborating with Hotel Operations and marketing teams.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication to

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