Manager, Entertainment Production at CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Live Entertainment Production, Casting, Talent Management, Show Development, Choreography Maintenance, Performance Coaching, Creative Documentation, Audition Planning, Rehearsal Leadership, Cross-Department Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Team Development, Process Improvement, Creative Planning, Guest Experience

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Description Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen rides opening Summer of 2026. The Manager, Entertainment Production supports the development, casting, and ongoing maintenance of COTALAND’s live entertainment portfolio, including stage shows, character experiences, seasonal events, atmospheric entertainment, and park-wide activations, under the direction of the Vice President of Entertainment. This role is responsible for helping bring new productions to life from concept through rehearsal and opening, while also ensuring existing entertainment offerings remain performance-ready through continued creative upkeep, talent pipeline management, and choreography maintenance. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative leader and organized producer—someone who can collaborate across departments, run auditions, guide performers, maintain show quality, and protect the integrity of the COTALAND brand. This position also plays an active role in helping grow and strengthen the Entertainment Department as a contributing leader and stakeholder, supporting team development, process improvement, and long-term creative planning. Requirements Requirements & Essential Functions: Key Responsibilities Show Development and Creative Support · Support the creative development and execution of new live entertainment offerings, including stage shows, specialty acts, and seasonal productions. · Direct music production and voice over recording sessions. · Assist with concept development, show structure, run-of-show planning, and creative documentation. · Partner with entertainment leadership to coordinate rehearsals, creative reviews, staging needs, and show launch timelines. · Contribute to the continued growth of COTALAND characters, storytelling, and guest-facing entertainment moments. · Have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Music/Audio editing programs. · Auditions, Casting, and Talent Pipeline · Plan and execute auditions for performers, singers, dancers, character performers, specialty talent, and seasonal entertainment roles. · Coordinate casting needs for new productions, replacements, and seasonal expansions. · Maintain an organized casting pipeline and talent database for future hiring needs. · Partner with HR and Entertainment leadership to support onboarding, performance expectations, and talent compliance requirements. · Provide performer support and communication throughout the audition, casting, rehearsal, and scheduling process. · Rehearsal Leadership and Choreography Maintenance · Maintain and refresh choreography and staging for existing productions to ensure long-term consistency, safety, and show quality. · Lead choreography clean-ups, brush-up rehearsals, remounts, and refresh rehearsals as needed. · Support the documentation of choreography, blocking, spacing, and creative intent for long-term sustainability. · Collaborate with performers and stage management to reinforce performance notes and elevate show polish. · Identify creative adjustments needed due to cast changes, seasonal overlays, operational constraints, or venue updates. Show Quality and Creative Standards · Conduct ongoing performance observations to ensure entertainment offerings remain aligned with show direction, brand tone, and creative standards. · Provide constructive feedback and coaching to cast members in a positive, respectful, and motivating manner. · Support the development of show notes, rehearsal schedules, and creative updates for entertainment teams. · Ensure entertainment performances remain guest-focused, energetic, and consistent with the intended emotional experience. · Department Growth and Leadership Support · Contribute as a proactive leader and stakeholder in the growth of the Entertainment Department, supporting a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence. · Assist in developing scalable processes for auditions, casting, rehearsal operations, talent tracking, and show sustainment. · Support internal team communication, cross-training, and mentorship opportunities that strengthen department performance. · Provide input and support for long-term entertainment planning, seasonal expansion strategies, and ongoing creative refresh initiatives. · Represent Entertainment with professionalism and solutions-driven leadership in cross-department discussions and planning meetings. Cross-Department Collaboration · Coordinate with Entertainment Operations, Costuming, Technical, Scenic, and Park Operations teams to support show readiness and execution. · Communicate creative requirements for costumes, props, staging, audio needs, and space usage. · Support run-throughs, rehearsals, and operational integrations during events and park activations. · Assist in identifying and resolving issues impacting show quality, safety, and guest experience. · Administrative and Organizational Support · Maintain creative assets including scripts, rehearsal notes, casting records, choreography documentation, and show bibles. · Support production calendars, rehearsal staffing needs, and scheduling coordination. · Track show changes, replacement needs, and training updates to ensure continuity across entertainment offerings. · Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling casting decisions, performance feedback, and internal creative materials. Basic Qualifications · Minimum 3 years of experience in live entertainment production, casting, talent management, or show development (theme park, cruise, theatrical, or events environment preferred). · Strong working knowledge of auditions, casting processes, rehearsal leadership, and performer coaching. · Experience maintaining choreography, blocking, and show direction for repeat performances and rotating casts. · Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate performers. · Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple productions, deadlines, and talent needs simultaneously. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment with shifting priorities. Preferred Qualifications · Background in choreography, dance direction, performance direction, or rehearsal staging. · Theme Park entertainment or large-scale seasonal event experience. · Familiarity with character performance and family-friendly entertainment standards. · Experience building talent pipelines and maintaining audition/casting systems. · Basic understanding of entertainment technical operations (audio cues, mic practices, staging, etc.). Required Qualifications: · Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. · Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. · Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull. · Ability to stand/walk for long periods. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. · Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year. · The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events. · Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods as required. · Ability to stand, walk, and work on-site for extended periods in indoor and outdoor environments. · Ability to safely participate in rehearsals and staging environments, including stairs, platforms, and backstage conditions. Work Environment This position operates in an active entertainment environment and requires regular time in rehearsal spaces, performance venues, and outdoor entertainment zones throughout the park. The Manager, Show and Talent Operations must be comfortable leading in both creative settings and operational environments while maintaining a guest-first mindset and strong show quality standards. Salary commensurate with experience. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Entertainment Production supports the development and ongoing maintenance of COTALAND’s live entertainment portfolio, ensuring productions are performance-ready. This role involves collaborating across departments, managing auditions, and maintaining show quality.