VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment

RWS Entertainment Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Progressive PTO

Commuter benefits

Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and

Vision, paid parental leave, 401k

Employee Enrichment Program

Summer Fridays

Job summary

RWS Global is seeking a VP, Talent Casting & Recruitment in Orlando to lead global talent strategy, workforce planning and executive leadership for a multi-disciplinary talent portfolio.

The role requires overseeing budgets, partnerships, and KPI-driven reporting while expanding industry relationships and ensuring high-performance teams across TCR. Reporting to the EVP, Talent and Creative Casting, the position is full-time with standard office hours and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent casting or entertainment recruitment.
• Experience leading large-scale talent operations and senior teams across live entertainment, cruise, theme parks, touring, resorts, sports or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the entertainment talent ecosystem with expertise across multiple talent disciplines.
• Proven ability to develop workforce strategies, lead complex operations and translate strategy into measurable results.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgets, forecasting, resource allocation and ROI analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and executive-level reporting and presentation development.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence clients, industry partners and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with objectivity, professionalism and sound business judgment.
• Strategic, proactive and solutions-oriented with strong accountability and follow-through.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of auditions and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive global talent strategy aligned with current and future business needs.
• Forecast talent demand, assess pipeline health and identify sourcing opportunities across live auditions, digital recruitment and partnerships.
• Lead, develop and hold accountable TCR Directors and senior leaders, establishing a high-performance culture.
• Own casting and recruitment operations across TCR, ensuring quality, efficiency and fulfillment.
• Manage casting and recruitment budgets, resource allocation and ROI analysis.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across pipeline health and recruitment performance for executive reporting.
• Build and maintain a global network of agents, managers, performers and industry partners.
• Represent RWS Global at auditions, showcases and industry events to strengthen talent access.

Skills

Talent casting

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Industry relationships

Recruitment marketing

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment Working Hours: Normal office hours Reports To: EVP, Talent and Creative Casting Place of Work: Orlando Other: Full Time - Mobile Estimated Start Date: ASAP

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 and consumer products. 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, FIFA, 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, Merlin Entertainments, MSC Cruises, NFL, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the EVP, Talent and Creative Casting, the Vice President, Talent Casting & Recruitment leads the strategy, operations and continued evolution of RWS Global’s global talent casting and recruitment function.

The VP is responsible for ensuring RWS maintains the talent pipelines, industry relationships, leadership capability and operational infrastructure required to support current and future business needs across a multi-disciplinary talent portfolio. This role requires a leader who combines deep entertainment industry expertise with strong business acumen, operational discipline and executive‑level leadership.

Role & Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning: Develop and lead a comprehensive global talent strategy aligned with current and future business needs. Forecast talent demand, assess pipeline health and proactively identify emerging markets, talent shortages and sourcing opportunities across live auditions, digital recruitment, showcases and strategic partnerships.
• Leadership & Organizational Development: Lead, develop and hold accountable TCR Directors and senior leaders, establishing a high‑performance culture centered on professionalism, ownership and results. Build leadership capability and succession plans while ensuring consistent standards across the broader TCR organization.
• Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Own the execution and delivery of casting and recruitment operations across TCR, ensuring quality, efficiency and fulfillment. Maintain visibility into talent shortages, availability, compensation, contracts, onboarding, client expectations and other risks, ensuring issues are identified early and supported by clear solutions.
• Business & Financial Leadership: Manage casting and recruitment budgets, resource allocation and workforce investments. Evaluate ROI across audition tours, sourcing initiatives and recruitment channels while maintaining visibility into talent compensation, market rates and financial impacts.
• Executive Reporting & Analytics: Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs across pipeline health, fulfillment, sourcing effectiveness and recruitment performance. Translate data into polished, executive‑ready reporting that clearly identifies trends, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Industry Presence & Talent Ecosystem: Build and maintain a dynamic global network of agents, managers, performers, musicians, technicians, producers, creative leaders, training institutions, union representatives and other industry partners. Represent RWS Global at key auditions, showcases and industry events while strengthening the company’s reputation and access to world‑class talent.
• Client & Cross‑Functional Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to clients, Creative, Production, Operations, HR, Finance and other business leaders. Balance creative expectations, talent availability, operational realities and business objectives while driving cross‑functional solutions and initiatives.
• Quality, Innovation & Recruitment Marketing: Champion high standards across talent evaluation, recruitment processes and the candidate experience. Partner with Marketing and PR to strengthen RWS Global’s talent brand, expand recruitment reach and identify new technologies, partnerships and approaches that improve how TCR attracts and engages talent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent casting or entertainment recruitment, including significant senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale talent operations and senior teams across live entertainment, cruise, theme parks, touring, resorts, sports or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the entertainment talent ecosystem with expertise across multiple talent disciplines.
• Proven ability to develop workforce strategies, lead complex operations and translate strategy into measurable results.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, talent compensation and ROI analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and executive‑level reporting and presentation development.
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence clients, industry partners and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with objectivity, professionalism and sound business judgment, particularly in high‑pressure, people‑driven and creative environments.
• Strategic, proactive and solutions‑oriented with strong accountability, follow‑through and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of auditions, recruitment initiatives, client needs and industry events.

Please Note: While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require additional tasks be performed as assigned.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Progressive PTO
• Commuter benefits
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, paid parental leave, 401k
• Employee Enrichment Program
• Summer Fridays

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE

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.