Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply cannot. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.

We are looking for an amazing Manager of Music Programs to fill this role, which is based in our Fort Lauderdale, FL office.  You will be responsible for developing and delivering compelling music programs that appeal to a variety of guest demographics and ship itineraries. Managing shoreside and fleet-wide Music Direction team, overseeing recruitment and scheduling of the strongest possible talent to optimize the delivery of the Princess Entertainment Experience for our onboard guests. Ensuring accurate music licensing across all Entertainment use, including live, pre-recorded, ambient, within web and across production shows, inclusive of grand performance rights when needed.                        

Here is a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Manager of Music Programs, Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of all areas of music program and operations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new and ongoing music programming with a focus on important new/developing trades and supporting new marketing strategies.
• Manage and oversee staff rank and complement planning with appropriate Compensation, Planning, and Fleet Resource teams.
• Oversee for staff recruitment and planning for the music operational teams on all PCL vessels, to include determination of seasonal staff placement and cost efficiencies, and regular communication to the fleet on staffing operations, using the ROSE ATS and Talent Management (TMS) platforms.
• Develop and communicate detailed operational guidelines for new programs and activities with shipboard management monthly; communicates with shoreside departments ongoing/as needed. 
• Manage the development and implementation of Princess vendor talent partnerships program; negotiates fees and terms with vendor partners; execute new vendor service agreements for key partnerships.
• Communicate and clarify existing policies and guidelines and develop new policy standards in support of delivering the best possible guest experience.
• Assess and communicate risk management in accordance with music content usage licensing, safety of performances, and legal considerations in accordance with onboard music operations.
• Manage and approve shipboard expenditures; monitors monthly expenditures; conduct departmental purchases in compliance with budget and departmental purchasing practices.
• This role may typically be challenged with direct communication to senior or executive level shipboard or shoreside individuals or officers on product or operational decisions due to current rank/title.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in music artistry and/or recruiting including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Must possess detailed knowledge of the music industry and how it relates to the cruise industry. 
• Exceptional organizational and verbal and written communication skills 
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.
• Ability to conceive and execute compelling music programming concepts within fiscal constraints.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects and reprioritize daily. 
• Ability to manage multiple budget accounts.
• Ability to negotiate licensing fees, product content and work with other competing suppliers as well as sister cruise line brands.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

This position is considered Hybrid and follows the Company’s schedule of three days in the office per week (Tuesday – Thursday). However, beginning in 2027, employees in this position will be required to work on-site at our new headquarters in Miami, FL.

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k)  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/

Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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