VP, Talent Casting and Recruitment

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 $100,000

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.