Vice President – Entertainment

Overview:

This position directs and manages development, production, technical, administrative, and operational aspects of entertainment and special events for Knott’s Berry Farm. In collaboration with Cedar Fair Corporate Entertainment (XDS) creative leadership, recommends talent selection and performance standards when developing/producing show product. Provides long-term growth planning for the division. Leads senior Entertainment staff in setting the operating standards and tone for the divisions. Creates and oversees the fiscal obligations and resources. Ensures general professional integrity and quality of all personnel, operations, product, and Guest experience.

How You’ll Make A Difference:

• Leads senior entertainment management in ensuring the hourly performers, technicians, designers, and production teams, as well as contracted talent’s performance integrity is managed and achieves the highest standards of show quality through coaching and quality supervision.
• Develops both division’s teams by ensuring that goals and accountabilities are being met and by providing guidance, direction, and collaboration. Plays a key role in the development and execution of staff recognition and appreciation. Promotes team growth in areas of professionalism and showmanship through the instilling of Cedar Fair core values. Effectively evaluates staff and initiates corrective action to resolve performance issues.
• Adheres to and enforces all Cedar Fair and specific park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to creating memorable Guest experiences.
• At the direction of XDS, develops entertainment product scope and financial needs to create budgetary and capital plans. Participates in capital project planning with other park leaders. Guides labor and expenses spending by working alongside departmental leaders and teams in coordinating/adjusting staffing and expenses within or under budgeted plan.
• Acts as the primary communication and information resource between Division team members, Corporate and Park leadership. Also communicates to staff, other divisions, General Managers, and collaborates with Cedar Fair Entertainment / XDS on planning and strategies of short and long-term show product and events.
• Guides, directs, recommends, and participates in the development of new show and special event product at KBF and CGA; Includes: collaborative over-site of writing, casting, direction, choreography, music development, design, technical direction & rights negotiations with CGA, Knott’s and Cedar Fair Corporate Entertainment.
• Collaborates with GM, XDS, Marketing/Brand and other park departments to create new business opportunities (Festivals, special events, merchandise items, marketing ideas) that will not only generate untapped revenue but will create unique, brand specific, guest experiences. Creates business plan and concept pitches including a complete fiscal budget for shows and special events as needed

Salary range – $129,920.00-162,400.00 Standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401K, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

We’re Looking For:

Education

Bachelor’s degree- Required

Master’s degree- Preferred

Field of study- Technical Production, Theatre, Themed Entertainment Design and Management

Experience

10+Years

Minimum Age
18 years of age or older

Qualifications:

• • • Must have strong knowledge of all aspects of theatre (Technical/Production/ Operations) Strong production skills (operations, producing – performance).
    • Strong people skills – ability to work with strong personality types. Able to work well under pressure (Deadlines/Performer & Guest issues).
    • Strong communications skills, both oral and written to include business plans, and concept pitches.
    • Provides general management, creative leadership, professional protocol, and fiscal competencies for the Entertainment Division and ensures that Knott’s and Cedar Fair policies, rules of conduct, service standards, safety standards and core values are being met.
    • Keeps work groups operating efficiently and sees that communication between all appropriate parties is timely and accurate.
    • Also ensures proper training and documentation is current and accurate.Strong production vision – Live Entertainment performance, technical and/or directing background (Musical/Comedy or dramatic theater, improv, interactive, dance)

Certification

Driver’s License