VP, Entertainment

About the Role

The Vice President Entertainment is accountable for the overall entertainment direction of the destination. This includes defining the entertainment strategy developing new shows and experiences and ensuring all performances and programs run safely consistently and to a high standard.

The role oversees all entertainment functions from creative development and production through to technical operations performers costumes and daily show delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure entertainment supports the broader guest experience and commercial objectives of the resort.

Key Responsibilities

Entertainment Strategy & Direction

• Set the overall entertainment vision and long-term roadmap for the destination.
• Ensure entertainment offerings remain relevant distinctive and appealing to a broad audience.
• Plan and introduce new shows seasonal programs and attraction-based entertainment.

Creative Development & Production

• Lead the development of new entertainment concepts from idea through to live delivery.
• Oversee producers directors and creative teams to ensure high quality and consistency.
• Ensure productions are delivered on schedule within budget and at the expected standard.

Operations & Technical Delivery

• Oversee entertainment technical teams covering lighting audio rigging show control and special effects.
• Ensure all shows operate safely reliably and consistently day to day.
• Put in place clear standards for show quality maintenance and technical readiness.

Talent & Performance Management

• Lead casting training and development of performers and entertainment talent.
• Set performance standards while ensuring performer wellbeing and professional development.
• Oversee costume design fabrication and maintenance to ensure safety comfort and visual quality.

Brand IP & Stakeholder Management

• Work with brand partners IP owners and external creative partners where applicable.
• Ensure entertainment aligns with brand guidelines licensing requirements and creative standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across operations commercial and guest experience teams.

Financial & Governance Oversight

• Own the entertainment budget including operating costs and capital expenditure.
• Allocate resources effectively across development production and operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory and risk management requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as entertainment performing arts event management design architecture business or similar. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Around 15–20 years of experience in live entertainment destination entertainment attractions large-scale events or comparable environments.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing entertainment or experiential operations.
• Strong experience leading creative development as well as live operational delivery.
• Proven ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams across creative technical and performance functions.
• Experience managing significant budgets and balancing creative ambition with commercial and operational realities.
• Comfortable working with external partners licensors or creative agencies.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to operate effectively in fast-paced high-profile environments.

Required Skills:

IP licensing Creative Development Production Management Talent & Performance Leadership Entertainment Operations Oversight