VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment

RiseMe; 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

Employee Enrichment Program

Summer Fridays

Job summary

RWS Global is seeking a VP, Talent Casting & Recruitment to lead the global talent strategy, operations and evolution of our casting and recruitment function. The role reports to the EVP and requires building a world-class pipeline, partnerships, and executive-level leadership to support entertainment initiatives.

The VP will steer workforce planning, governance, budgets and analytics, ensuring high-performance standards across a multi-disciplinary talent portfolio while expanding our influence

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent casting or entertainment recruitment, with senior leadership experience.
• Experience leading large-scale talent operations across live entertainment sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the entertainment talent ecosystem and multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable results.
• Strong business and financial acumen including budgets and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a global talent strategy aligned with business needs.
• Lead TCR Directors and senior leaders, building a high-performance culture.
• Own casting and recruitment operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, resources and ROI across sourcing channels.
• Establish KPIs and executive-ready reporting.
• Build a global network of agents, managers and performers.
• Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Drive recruitment marketing and explore new technologies and partnerships.

Skills

Talent casting leadership

Executive leadership

Talent ecosystem knowledge

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

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 currentand 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 strategicpartnerships.
• 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 capabilityand succession plans while ensuring consistent standards across the broader TCR organization.
• Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Own the execution and delivery of casting and recruitment operationsacross 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 clearsolutions.
• Business & Financial Leadership: Manage casting and recruitment budgets, resource allocation and workforceinvestments. Evaluate ROI across audition tours, sourcing initiatives and recruitment channels while maintaining visibilityinto talent compensation, market rates and financial impacts.
• Executive Reporting & Analytics: Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs across pipeline health, fulfillment, sourcingeffectiveness and recruitment performance. Translate data into polished, executive-ready reporting that clearly identifiestrends, 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 industrypartners. Represent RWS Global at key auditions, showcases and industry events while strengthening the company’sreputation 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 businessobjectives while driving cross-functional solutions and initiatives.
• Quality, Innovation & Recruitment Marketing: Champion high standards across talent evaluation, recruitmentprocesses 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 andengages 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.

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.

Please Note: While this is an accurate and comprehensive description of the role, the above Roles & Responsibilities arenot 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.