Freelance Production Director

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom RWS Global Full time
Job Title: Production Manager, Sea (UK)

Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday

Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU

Other: Full Time

As a key member of the RWS Global team, you will be responsible for leading the production and project management of onboard entertainment products for our cruise line clients. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership role correspondence and coordination of Talent interviews in rehearsals
  • Creating Production Calendars and Rehearsal Schedules
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Ensuring Rehearsal Studio is prepped and ready for Day 1 – Props, Tape out, etc
  • Production Bible Creation, in coordination with full Production Team
  • 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 Replacement Talent Needs
  • 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
  • Must be proficient in Excel and MS Office applications
  • A flexible schedule allowing for approximately 35% international travel
  • 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
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