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Event Production Specialist jobs are open from entry-level coordinator to senior production manager across live events, corporate conferences, entertainment, and experiential marketing, with specializations in AV production, stage management, and event logistics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
LD Systems provides professional audio, video, lighting, rigging and technical production services for major festivals, concerts and live events. We seek a hands-on Safety Coordinator to conduct field safety audits, identify hazards and work with production teams to implement corrective actions. The role requires practical knowledge of entertainment rigging, temporary electrical power distribution and safe work practices during load-in, show operations and load-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced site safety inspections at festivals, concerts and other productions; assess conditions during load-in, installation, operation and load-out.
- Audit entertainment rigging activities involving truss, chain hoists, motors, slings, shackles, suspended loads and overhead work; verify use of approved plans, equipment inspections and qualified personnel.
- Inspect temporary electrical distribution practices involving generators, feeder cables, panels, connections, grounding/bonding, cable routing and electrical protection; refer technical issues to qualified electricians.
- Evaluate fall protection, aerial lifts, ladders, forklifts, PPE, material handling, housekeeping, pedestrian traffic and work around heavy equipment.
- Document findings, prioritize risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with production managers until hazards are resolved; escalate imminent dangers and initiate stop-work procedures when warranted.
- Conduct toolbox talks and job-specific safety briefings; reinforce safe practices with employees, freelancers, subcontractors and technical crews.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, identify contributing factors, maintain records and recommend preventive measures.
- Assist with job hazard analyses, event-specific safety plans, training records and updates to company safety procedures; coordinate with operations leadership and clients on site requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in live event production, entertainment rigging, electrical work, occupational safety or a closely related technical field.
- Working knowledge of overhead rigging, hoists, truss, fall protection and temporary electrical power distribution in live event environments.
- Familiarity with applicable OSHA requirements and the ability to recognize and communicate serious hazards in active production settings.
- Experience conducting inspections, documenting findings and working directly with technical crews and production managers.
- Strong communication, judgment and organizational skills; valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently, including nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Live entertainment, concert touring, festival production or entertainment rigging contractor experience.
- OSHA 30 training; ETCP Entertainment Rigging or Entertainment Electrician certification; ASP, CSP or CHST certification.
- Knowledge of applicable ANSI E1 entertainment standards, NFPA 70/70E and equipment manufacturer requirements.
Work EnvironmentSuccess Measures
- Work indoors and outdoors at active event sites; walk or stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain and wear required PPE.
- Success measured by completion of site audits, timely closure of corrective actions, improved compliance, effective crew engagement and reduction of repeat hazards.
Position Summary
LD Systems provides professional audio, video, lighting, rigging and technical production services for major festivals, concerts and live events. We seek a hands-on Safety Coordinator to conduct field safety audits, identify hazards and work with production teams to implement corrective actions. The role requires practical knowledge of entertainment rigging, temporary electrical power distribution and safe work practices during load-in, show operations and load-out.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced site safety inspections at festivals, concerts and other productions; assess conditions during load-in, installation, operation and load-out.
- Audit entertainment rigging activities involving truss, chain hoists, motors, slings, shackles, suspended loads and overhead work; verify use of approved plans, equipment inspections and qualified personnel.
- Inspect temporary electrical distribution practices involving generators, feeder cables, panels, connections, grounding/bonding, cable routing and electrical protection; refer technical issues to qualified electricians.
- Evaluate fall protection, aerial lifts, ladders, forklifts, PPE, material handling, housekeeping, pedestrian traffic and work around heavy equipment.
- Document findings, prioritize risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with production managers until hazards are resolved; escalate imminent dangers and initiate stop-work procedures when warranted.
- Conduct toolbox talks and job-specific safety briefings; reinforce safe practices with employees, freelancers, subcontractors and technical crews.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, identify contributing factors, maintain records and recommend preventive measures.
- Assist with job hazard analyses, event-specific safety plans, training records and updates to company safety procedures; coordinate with operations leadership and clients on site requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in live event production, entertainment rigging, electrical work, occupational safety or a closely related technical field.
- Working knowledge of overhead rigging, hoists, truss, fall protection and temporary electrical power distribution in live event environments.
- Familiarity with applicable OSHA requirements and the ability to recognize and communicate serious hazards in active production settings.
- Experience conducting inspections, documenting findings and working directly with technical crews and production managers.
- Strong communication, judgment and organizational skills; valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently, including nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Live entertainment, concert touring, festival production or entertainment rigging contractor experience.
- OSHA 30 training; ETCP Entertainment Rigging or Entertainment Electrician certification; ASP, CSP or CHST certification.
- Knowledge of applicable ANSI E1 entertainment standards, NFPA 70/70E and equipment manufacturer requirements.
Work EnvironmentSuccess Measures
- Work indoors and outdoors at active event sites; walk or stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain and wear required PPE.
- Success measured by completion of site audits, timely closure of corrective actions, improved compliance, effective crew engagement and reduction of repeat hazards.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in event production specialist jobs.
- 2-5 years of experience coordinating or managing live events or productions
- Proficiency with event production software such as CAD or show-calling platforms
- Experience managing AV, lighting, and staging vendor relationships on-site
- Ability to build and execute detailed run-of-show and production schedules
- Strong on-site logistics and venue coordination skills for in-person events
- Bachelor's degree in event management, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Event Production Specialist Job Search
Quantify your production scale on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the size and complexity of events you've managed. List attendee counts, number of concurrent stages, vendor teams you coordinated, and total production budgets. Vague descriptions like 'assisted with large events' don't differentiate you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists event production specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio with real production documents
Attach a run-of-show, a production schedule, or a site layout you created to your application materials. Interviewers for production roles respond to tangible artifacts that prove you can build the operational backbone of an event, not just describe it.
Target job titles beyond the obvious label
Many event production specialist roles are posted as Event Manager, Production Coordinator, Show Caller, or Technical Production Manager. Search those alternate titles to find openings that match your experience but won't appear under a single keyword.
Demonstrate your AV and technical fluency early
Name the specific production software, AV systems, and show-calling tools you've used in your resume's skills section. Employers screening for technical production roles filter fast, and a list of real tools signals immediate readiness without requiring them to dig for it.
Prepare a problem-solving story for every interview
Every event production interview includes a scenario question about something that went wrong on-site. Have a ready example that covers the specific failure, the decision you made under pressure, and the outcome. Generic answers about 'staying calm' don't satisfy production teams.
Event Production Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most event production specialists?
Baller TV, Ansera, and Gap are hiring the most event production specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active among experiential marketing agencies and corporate event departments.
How many event production specialist jobs are remote?
About 23% of event production specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in pre-production planning, vendor sourcing, and project coordination rather than on-site execution. Roles that require physical venue presence are almost always listed as fully in-person.
How do you become an event production specialist?
Start by gaining hands-on experience as a production assistant or event coordinator, where you learn run-of-show execution, vendor management, and on-site logistics. Build familiarity with AV systems, staging, and production scheduling tools. Accumulate a portfolio of real events you've coordinated, then move into specialist roles that match your production focus, whether that's corporate, entertainment, or experiential.
How do you get hired as an event production specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled production assistant, event coordinator, or show crew where you can build hands-on experience managing logistics and supporting production schedules. Volunteer for festivals, nonprofit galas, or university productions to generate real work samples. Employers care more about your ability to build a schedule, manage a vendor call, and stay composed on-site than about how many paid events you've produced.
What does the event production specialist interview process look like?
Most event production specialist interviews include an initial screening call focused on your production background and event scale, followed by a skills-based interview where you walk through a past event from planning to execution. Many employers add a scenario or problem-solving round that tests how you respond to on-site failures, vendor no-shows, or last-minute changes. Some roles ask you to present a sample production timeline or run-of-show.
Where can I find and apply to event production specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to event production specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your production focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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