Production Manager, Sea (UK)

• Program specific correspondence/ logistics – with assistance from Company Manager
• Budget holder for designated programs within Sea.  Liaising with Director, Sea Operations and/or Delivery Manager, Sea.
• Performer schedule and detail email (first email after Company Manager's welcome/ onboarding)
• Leadership role correspondence and coordination of Talent interviews in rehearsals
• Creating Production Calendars and Rehearsal Schedules
• Changeover correspondence and logistics
• Install correspondence and logistics if needed with vessel
• Leadership role/ cabin allocation with the ship - (Entertainment advisory sent to vessels)
• Wardrobe transport logistics & correspondence to/From ship
• Rehearsal survey correspondence and tagging/ summary
• Communicating with vessel on reblock breakdowns, with the support of Rehearsal Director
• Wardrobe fitting scheduling and logistics, inclusive of shoes
• Ensuring cast allocations are shared with wardrobe
• Welcome/ Onboarding/ Travel meeting scheduling and leading (Delivery Manager & Company Manager can step in to run meetings, as needed)
• Budget Holder for Changeover/Installs
• Ensuring Rehearsal Studio is prepped and ready for Day 1 – Props, Tape out, etc
• Production Bible Creation, in coordination with full Production Team
• Tagging and actioning rehearsal reports
• Tagging and actioning voyage reports
• Ongoing Dropbox and Wrike cleanup support as needed for both Production & Resident Direction
• Travel to ships as necessary for site visits, installs, etc.
• Directing / Coordinating team members needed for Load In/Load Out of Studio for Day 1 and Last Day
• Communication with all Production Team Members and manufacturers throughout design & build process
• Managing timelines for new projects and cast changes - keeping Wrike projects up to date
• Payment schedules for all production elements
• Requesting and providing PO numbers for all freelance creatives & suppliers
• Preparing the cast deck for the onboard digital screens
• Arranging cast headshots
• Working with Sr Manager, Studio Operations on Scheduling in Primary Calendar
• Show materials management in coordination with outside designers/ creatives
• Weekly procurement/invoicing/active project update meetings
• Ordering stock Light Entertainment (props / equipment etc)
• Research & procurement of bespoke and off the shelf stage props for new creative
• All cast additions - uniforms/hairpieces/headshots/mic belts/make up etc
• Costing and providing sales quotes for clients for props/costumes/rehearsal hire/etc
• Ordering rehearsal props and costume organisation at RWS UK Studios
• Assisting with Onboarding of Show Supervisors
• Assisting with any rehearsal needs 
• Assisting with Replacement Talent Needs
• Assisting with Contract Requests when needed
• Assisting with population of Billbacks

• A degree/certification in Theatrical Production, Musical Production, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in the entertainment industry working in theatre, performance venues, or live entertainment settings (ideally with specific experience on cruise ships)
• A minimum of 2 years in a management position, preferably within an entertainment setting
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Excel and MS Office applications
• A flexible schedule allowing for approximately 35% international travel
• Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self-direction

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
• Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
• Computer (Mac/Windows)
• Company Phone Program
• Flexible working (office/remote)
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Childcare Support Policy
• Employer Sponsored Vision Programme

Last updated on Sep 21, 2024