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.

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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.

Market Intelligence Report

Live Production Coordinator is part of the Media Production category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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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

Create a portfolio of two to three sample run of show documents and production schedules

Learn one production planning tool used by teams you want to join

Volunteer or freelance on smaller live events to build day of show experience

Practice writing clear call sheets and status updates for cross functional teams

Develop a repeatable vendor outreach template and tracking sheet

Ask for responsibility over a specific area such as credentials, travel, or equipment to show ownership