What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entertainment Creative Lead Writing position at Stone Mountain Park?
To contribute to the creative team within the Entertainment Department through writing, directing, and producing of seasonal content.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and writes improvisational and storytelling show content.
- Writes and develops show descriptions, park announcements and show scripts as assigned.
- Produces all Entertainment voiceovers and production soundtracks as needed.
- Produces individual product as assigned. Duties may include:
- Scripting of content
- Assisting with the purchase of props for seasonal product
- Partner with production team on lighting, sound, and scenic design for seasonal product
- Partner with Costumer with the design and purchase of costumes for seasonal product
- Provides overall creative input on all aspects of the entertainment product.
- Provide scripting for other park departments as needed.
- Participates in and contributes to the development and orchestration of annual entertainment programming.
- Acts as a liaison between Entertainment and other departments, interfacing with Senior Management and Leadership to offer creative assistance as requested.
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of seasonal performers; including participating in hiring, properly training, motivating, and disciplining.
- Acts as a liaison and support for departmental employees to management, ensuring their concerns are met, their working conditions are satisfactory, and the quality of their performance meets the goals and expectations of the department and Company.
- Participates in and contributes to the development and implementation of community outreach and enrichment programming.
- Works with Administrative Coordinator to ensure Entertainment auditions are publicized, organized, and properly staffed for all seasons. Finds new and exciting ways to increase audition participation.
- Attends all department production meetings as needed.
- Attends all Producer Walk-Throughs, Invitational Dress Rehearsals, and Department Trainings as assigned.
- Manages day to day operations of performances and entertainment staff as assigned (600 Duty).
- Manages product and associated budgets as assigned.
- Assists with seasonal installations and strikes as assigned.
- Conducts show/product/company research as assigned.
- Provides administrative support as assigned.
- Assists with sourcing and the acquisition of all necessary equipment and supplies required for daily operations, rehearsals, and strike as assigned.
- Oversees and/or leads projects as assigned.
- Directs individual product as assigned.
- Follows all safety standards and regulations required for position.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
These are carried out in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws. Responsibilities include:
- Directly supervise employees
- Training, coaching, planning, assigning, and directing work
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Ensuring staff adherence to all safety procedures and proper grooming standards
- Regularly audit performances; perform one-on-one evaluations as assigned.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must read, write, and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages a plus)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to sing, dance, act and/or work as a stage/house manager
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have strong writing ability
- Must be able to perform under tight deadlines
- Must have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the Internet
- Must display strong attention to detail
- Must have strong creative skills
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers
- Must be able to effectively multi-task and make responsible decisions
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence
- Must have the ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Must handle confidential information responsibly
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in theater, acting or theme park performances
- Minimum of 1 year experience in creative writing
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must have and maintain a valid Drivers' License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
- Stand for long periods of time and walk
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequently required to talk and hear
- Occasionally lift and/or move carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and
- ability to focus and night vision
- Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
- The majority of work is performed inside a typical office setting
- The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat
- The employee is frequently exposed to wet/or humid conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Employment at Stone Mountain Park is contingent on the completion of a criminal
background check and a drug screen, with the results being negative.
Stone Mountain Park employees are subject to pre-employment, post injury,
Post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random testing for illegal drug usage.
Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.
