Entertainment Director - SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

Job Description

The Entertainment Director is responsible for the successful day to day leadership of live shows, atmosphere and character performances, special/seasonal events, and all associated staff for the assigned property. This position is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all entertainment programs including safety standards and environmental compliance, guest and employee satisfaction, and financial delivery.

Job Scope

• Conducts appraisals as per company policies
• Set team KPI’s, tracks and report result
• Ensures successful daily operation of all entertainment venues and special events
• Works in conjunction with the Director of Entertainment in developing and implementing the
• strategic plan for the production, maintenance, and enhancement of all entertainment venues and
• special events
• Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to staff. Provides direction to staff in career
• development and performance management
• Accountable for completion of all administrative matters in a timely manner
• Oversee entertainment financial areas including labor and non-labor budgets, capital planning, staff
• schedules, and show schedules/cycles/grids
• Understand and actively participate in environmental, health & safety responsibilities by following
• established policy, procedures, and training
• Partnering both in and outside of the department with management counterparts and performs as
• departmental duty manager if required
• Maintains a network of industry contacts stays abreast of entertainment trends and performs
• Competitive benchmarking as necessary
  
  

Essential job requirements:

• College degree
• 7 years of experience in the live entertainment industry
• Working knowledge of entertainment production, stage management, stage direction, costuming, and related theatrical technical disciplines
• Familiarity working in a diverse international environment
• Thorough knowledge and experience in large scale theme park projects including: design, development, production, live show mounting and entertainment planning
  
  

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience as part of a theme park or attraction opening team
• Specialized undergraduate or graduate theatrical/fine arts degree (MFA