Production Coordinator

Job Summary

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

About the Role

Production Coordinator for the DC, Baltimore and Virginia markets. Support role for producing live concert events. Assisting the production manager with the process of advancing and producing shows in our region.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager with administrative and logistical show and event production tasks.
• Cook up and manage personnel, including runners, catering assistants, and backstage assistants.
• Cook up petty cash distribution, reconciliation, company card usage.
• Cook up local ground transportation.
• Maintain and submit casual labor timesheets.
• Cook up limited aspects of food and beverage with local/touring caterers.
• Aid with any other aspect of show production, such as show pass and guest list distribution.
• Aid with artist/tour needs and requests.

Requirements

• Calm / Professional and customer service oriented.
• Prior production experience in the live entertainment industry.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Docs.
• Must possess a functional laptop.
• Must have superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to adjust depending on the needs of the show.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and late hours.
• Must be punctual and possess good time management skills.
• Positive, driven attitude, team player, strong situational awareness.
• Knowledge of region to properly locate restaurants, stores, music stores, area attractions, services, etc.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining pleasant and professional at all times.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Preferred: 2 years or more of experience in a similar role or knowledge of stage/touring operations.
• Ability to work long shifts – show days can be 18+ hours long.
• Moderate to loud noise level.
• Capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated.
• Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with event planning and logistics.
• Knowledge of local venues and resources.
• Ability to handle unexpected situations with professionalism.

Benefits

Live Nation Entertainment offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Employees also have access to various professional development opportunities and career advancement programs.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $30,000 - $40,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Work schedules vary based on the needs of the show, but typically include weekends and evenings. Some shows may require extended hours, up to 18+ hours per day.