VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. 
 
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, 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 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 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, Marella Cruises, 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.
Reporting directly to the EVP, Talent Casting and Brand Marketing, the role of VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment, job description:
Role & Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement an innovative comprehensive and flexible strategy, with the goals set by the EVP, Talent Casting & Brand Marketing, to acquire the best talent globally for RWS’ projects utilizing a variety of channels including live auditions, digital submissions, and talent showcases
• Leadership: Lead the casting and recruitment team, driving strategy, a high-performance culture, and ensuring that day-to-day operations align with the client, project and company needs.
• Industry Presence: Build and maintain a robust network of agents, producers, artistic directors, other key stakeholders, top level events and showcases, to source diverse, top-tier talent across multiple entertainment sectors – while elevating the company’s reputation.
• Quality Excellence: Ensure high standards of quality control and continuous process improvement across all casting and recruitment activities.
• Recruitment Marketing: Collaborate with Marketing/PR teams to develop specialized marketing campaigns, leveraging industry trends and digital platforms to target and attract talent.
• Collaborative Strategy Development: Partner with the EVP to ensure that casting strategies align with broader company objectives, including identifying opportunities for cross-company synergies with ARC Casting, while leading the execution of those strategies across the recruitment team.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Champion DEI initiatives within the casting process, ensuring that all talent recruitment and casting operations reflect the company’s commitment to inclusivity.
• Team Leadership: Cultivate a high-performance culture within the casting team, providing leadership and mentorship while fostering innovation and inclusivity.

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
Qualifications
 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Arts Administration, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 7 years in a leadership role within casting or talent recruitment, with experience managing large-scale, ongoing projects such as cruise lines, theme parks, and resorts.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership on shaping and implementing casting strategies, while independently leading a team to achieve ambitious recruitment goals.
• Innovative Mindset: Proven ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment inspiring innovation and solution-based thinking to drive results.
• Diverse Talent Acquisition: Expertise in identifying and evaluating talent across disciplines, including actors, vocalists, dancers, musicians, and technical crew.
• Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of the entertainment and leisure industries, with deep experience casting for large-scale productions.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self-starter with the ability to balance creativity, operational efficiency, and strategic execution.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Mac software, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications, with experience leveraging digital tools for recruitment.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the year to support recruitment and casting initiatives.

Company Benefits

• Progressive PTO
• Health benefits- Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet-friendly office
• Paid parental leave
• 401k
• Employee Enrichment Programs
• Summer Fridays

Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: starting at $100,000Diversity 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.