Entertainment Technical Recruiting Specialist

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean International is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead for entertainment technical roles across its fleet. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, develop pipelines, partner with Entertainment Technical Managers, screen and onboard candidates, and manage documentation.

Requires 3+ years in talent acquisition, familiarity with live entertainment tech, strong communication, and proficiency with systems like Smartsheet, Excel, TMS, CTRAC, JD Edwards, Oracle; travel and maritime background

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, entertainment staffing or related field; maritime or entertainment industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of live entertainment technical disciplines: stage operations, audio, lighting, automation, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable representing the organization at events and trade shows; provide excellent support to new hires and crews.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple vessels, new builds, and recruitment timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems.
• Experience with multiple web-based systems (Smartsheet, Excel, TMS, CTRAC, JD Edwards, Oracle).
• Prior shipboard or cruise industry experience in a technical or production management capacity is a plus.
• Existing network within live entertainment, touring, or technical theatre communities.
• Experience building academic or institutional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for entertainment technical positions across the Royal Caribbean fleet.
• Develop and manage recruitment pipelines ensuring staffing ahead of sailings and new builds.
• Partner with shipboard Entertainment Technical Managers and shore side leadership to align output with needs.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates against standards; manage offers and pre-boarding.
• Collect and compile documentation for final clearance and participate in team updates.
• Research and attend trade events and conferences to identify prospective talent.
• Create recruitment content for digital platforms, career fairs and outreach campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Education

STCW Seafarer Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

TMS

CTRAC

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all entertainment technical positions across the Royal Caribbean International fleet, including stage technicians, audio engineers, lighting technicians, lounge technicians, rigging, and automation specialists.
• Develop and manage recruitment pipelines across all technical disciplines, ensuring vessel staffing requirements are met ahead of sailings, new-build deliveries, and itinerary changes.
• Partner with shipboard Entertainment Technical Managers and shore side leadership to align recruitment output with operational needs.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates against Royal Caribbean technical and behavioral standards; manage offer and pre-boarding processes.
• Collect and compile all necessary documentation for final clearance while actively participating in team meetings to share updates.
• Research, plan, and attend relevant trade events, festivals, industry expos, and technical theatre conferences worldwide to identify and engage prospective talent.
• Create compelling recruitment content for use across digital platforms, career fairs, institutional presentations, and targeted outreach campaigns.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, entertainment staffing, technical production recruitment or a related field, preferably within the maritime or entertainment industry.
• Working knowledge of live entertainment technical disciplines: stage operations, audio, lighting, automation, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable representing the organization at public events, institutions, and trade environments, with a focus on providing outstanding support to new hires and existing Crew Members.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple vessels, new builds, and recruitment timelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to handle complex issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in using multiple web-based systems such as Smartsheet, Excel, TMS, CTRAC, JD Edwards Enterprise One, Oracle.
• Prior shipboard or cruise industry experience in a technical or production management capacity.
• Existing network within the live entertainment, touring, or technical theatre community.
• Experience building academic or institutional partnership programs.
• Familiarity with STCW seafarer certification requirements and pre-boarding compliance processes.
• Additional languages are an asset given the global nature of the talent pool.

Certifications & Qualifications

• STCW Seafarer Certification