Lead Casting Associate & Recruitment Lead, Talent Casting & Recruitment

Job Overview

The Lead Casting Associate / Recruitment Lead plays a key role in the end-to-end casting and recruitment of performers across RWS projects. This includes sourcing, auditioning, and contracting dancers, singers, actors, and speciality talent for cruise lines, theme parks, theatrical productions, and other live entertainment experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the full casting process from planning to completion, including posting breakdowns, reviewing submissions, scheduling, and running auditions.
• Source and evaluate performers across all disciplines—singers, dancers, actors, speciality acts, and musicians—ensuring strong artistic and personality fits for each project.
• Conduct and support both open and invited auditions globally, as well as virtual auditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, managers, colleges, studios, and training programs to develop a strong talent pipeline.
• Identify and track emerging talent through outreach, research, and attendance at showcases and industry events.
• Manage performer availabilities, offers, and contracts, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Partner with internal teams (Artistic, Production, and Client Services) to ensure project casting aligns with creative and client expectations.
• Coordinate audition logistics, including travel, staffing, venues, and scheduling.
• Support the development and implementation of annual audition and recruitment strategies.
• Create and maintain project budgets and contracts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor industry trends, platforms, and competitor activity to inform casting strategy.
• Ensure all recruitment and casting processes comply with company EEO, diversity, and inclusion policies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in casting or performer recruitment (experience with cruise lines, theatre, theme parks, or live entertainment preferred).
• Strong understanding of performance disciplines, dance styles, and vocal techniques.
• Existing network of agents, performers, and industry professionals is a plus.
• Proven experience managing auditions, coordinating schedules, and communicating with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office (Word, Excel), and casting platforms such as Spotlight and Airtable.
• A proactive, organized, and personable approach with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Degree in Theatre, Dance, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work extra hours when required.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

RWS Global is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and prohibits discriminatory conduct. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.