Live Production Coordinator

Career Guide
A Live Production Coordinator supports live events and broadcasts by keeping schedules, teams, and logistics aligned. The role focuses on communication, planning, and real time problem solving so producers and technical crews can deliver a smooth show.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain production schedules and run of show documents
  • Coordinate staffing, call times, and crew logistics
  • Manage vendor bookings, equipment orders, and deliveries
  • Track budgets, purchase requests, and expense documentation
  • Support rehearsals, tech checks, and show readiness reviews
  • Facilitate communication across production, talent, and technical teams
  • Maintain contact lists, credentials, and access requirements
  • Troubleshoot day of show issues and escalate risks quickly
  • Capture notes, decisions, and action items during production meetings
  • Ensure required paperwork and compliance items are completed on time

Top Skills for Success

Schedule Management
Logistics Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Vendor Management
Budget Tracking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Calm Under Pressure
Problem Solving
Live Event Workflow Knowledge
Document Control
Risk Management

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Production Assistant
Event Coordinator
Broadcast Assistant
Transition Opportunities
Production Coordinator
Live Producer
Line Producer
Production Manager
Event Producer
Technical Production Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Run of Show OwnershipBudget OwnershipVendor NegotiationTechnical Signal Flow BasicsUnion and Labor Rules AwarenessContract Review Basics
Development SuggestionsBuild confidence by owning one complete event schedule, tracking a small budget end to end, and leading vendor communication for a defined workstream. Ask to shadow technical rehearsals and request feedback on your run of show and day of show reporting.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 55,000
Mid LevelUSD 55,000 to 75,000
Senior LevelUSD 75,000 to 100,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, supported by growth in live streaming, sports, corporate events, and experiential marketing. Hiring is often project based and varies by season and event calendars.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers
Live NationAEG PresentsESPNNBC SportsFox SportsCNNCBS SportsNFLNBAWWEDisney Live EntertainmentAmazon Live
Industry Sectors
Broadcast TelevisionSports MediaConcert TouringCorporate EventsExperiential MarketingStreaming MediaEntertainment VenuesEsports

Recommended Next Steps

1
Create a portfolio of two to three sample run of show documents and production schedules
2
Learn one production planning tool used by teams you want to join
3
Volunteer or freelance on smaller live events to build day of show experience
4
Practice writing clear call sheets and status updates for cross functional teams
5
Develop a repeatable vendor outreach template and tracking sheet
6
Ask for responsibility over a specific area such as credentials, travel, or equipment to show ownership