Director of Entertainment Jobs in California

A Director of Entertainment in the hospitality industry is a professional who oversees the planning and execution of entertainment programs for a hotel, resort or a similar establishment. They're responsible for the management of all entertainment staff, ensuring high-quality attractions and performances for guests, and coordinating with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth operations. Their roles often include developing and implementing entertainment strategies, budgeting, scheduling, and negotiating contracts with entertainers or performance groups.

This position typically requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. They should also have a good understanding of entertainment technology, hospitality management, and be able to work under pressure. As for certifications, a degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field is often required, along with relevant work experience. Previous job roles may include positions such as Entertainment Manager, Event Planner or a Performance Artist Manager. These roles provide the needed experience in managing entertainment events, negotiating contracts, and understanding guest satisfaction.

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Howl-O-Scream Entertainment Coordinator, Seasonal, SeaWorld San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

SEASONAL POSITION At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another...

Show Manager Senior (Project Hire)

  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of...

Senior Website Performance Manager

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Celigo is the leading intelligent automation platform. Trusted by companies around the world, Celigo empowers organizations to move beyond integration by automating complex workflows with up to...

Performance Manager, Demand

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

The opportunity As a Performance Manager, you will leverage our advertising platform to optimize key strategic gaming accounts, driving revenue growth through advanced data analytics and strategic...

Senior Director, Entertainment Partnerships

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago

UEG is an award-winning global agency specializing in entertainment, sports and lifestyle marketing. We create breakthrough marketing by leveraging the people, places and platforms that shape pop...

Technical Show Manager

  • Universal City, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Universal City, CA
  • 22 days ago

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

Business Performance Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 28 days ago

Business Performance Manager Menlo Park, CA Remote, US Full Time Meta Global Operations Operations Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help...

Performance Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

10 years of experience in (international) continuous improvement/ system integration, and preferably IT systems of large and complex capital goods, Natural leader (combination of people &...

Camera Performance Manager

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jul 17, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200613012 Apple is looking for an engineering manager to manage the Camera performance team in the software organization. In...

Performance Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 30+ days ago

":"TSD Mobility Solutions, Inc., an affiliate of Reynolds and Reynolds, is looking for a Performance Manager to join our growing team. As a Performance Manager you will be responsible for building...

Performance Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : San Jose, CA Position Type : Seasonal Salary Range : $30.00 Hourly Job Shift : Any Description Job Title: Performance Manager Seasonal Employment Location: 525 S...

Sales Performance Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The impact youll make: As a Sales Performance Manager, youll act as a servant leader by making a difference in peoples lives. Youll coach and mentor our counter sales staff to increase revenue...

Performance Manager

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Location: 555 St. Charles Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA About Firstsource Firstsource is a specialized global business process management partner. We provide transformational solutions and services...

Supplier Performance Manager

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Must be onsite, local candidates preferred. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace &...

ADAS Training & Performance Manager

  • San Carlos, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Carlos, CA
  • 60+ days ago

About Kinetic Kinetic Automation is pioneering the development of a network of automated repair centers tailored for modern vehicles. Our mission is to establish Kinetic as the premier...

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Director of Entertainment Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Director of Entertainment Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Director of Entertainments in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.5%
Master's Degree
15.6%
High School or GED
12.6%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Entertainments in California
1-2 years
31.8%
Less than 1 year
22.7%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
18.2%
None
9.1%



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