Casting & Booking Associate - Youth & Activity Hosts

Job Description

The Casting & Booking Associate is responsible for supporting their Supervisor in the recruitment, hiring, and scheduling of entertainment team members across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Conduct auditions/interviews to find new talent. Manage the bidding process for returning team members.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct auditions (online and in cities around the world) to find the best new talent for all positions, and ensure all who apply receive a timely response from CCL Entertainment. 
• Strategically cast team members based on knowledge of shipboard product and individual’s skill set. 
• Maintain discipline schedule, and individuals’ movement in Crew Personnel System for 1000+ team members.
• Coordinate logistics of all auditions/interviews including setting up venues and equipment prior to recruitment events.
• Prepare returning staff for their contracts to help ensure success.
• Conduct all department change auditions ensuring current team members have equal opportunity to join the Entertainment team.
• Provide cover for Supervisor, Casting & Booking as needed

Qualifications:

• Associates degree
• 2-4 years working in an office environment, preferably with database systems and the need to use strategic thinking.     
• Must be computer/tech/web savvy and familiar with all MS office products, especially Excel. Database knowledge preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic thinking to find solutions to complex problems that can balance short and long-term objectives. Ability to work proactively, both individually and as a team. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to remain calm and focused when working under pressure in time-sensitive situations.     

Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time. May need to stand for long periods of time.

Travel: Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. May be requested to work a different shift.

The range for this role’s base salary is $50,000 - $63,800.  Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.  

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage 
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion. 
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.  
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement 
  • On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus

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