Full-Time

Senior Coordinator

Live Event Presentation & Entertainment

Posted on 9/9/2025

The National Football League

The National Football League

51-200 employees

American football league with 32 teams

Compensation Overview

$75k - $85k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Role requires onsite presence at NFL office or stadium; remote/hybrid not offered; ~40% travel domestically and internationally. If city/state/country specified, remote true only if 100% remote; here not remote.

Category
Creative Production
Requirements
  • 5+ Years of Live Event Production Experience or related work
  • 4 Year Degree or equivalent education
  • Extensive knowledge of a “Run of Show” and timelines for live events
  • Comprehensive understanding of live production processes
  • Strong insight of the entertainment/music industry and live event strategies
  • Creative ideation, development and delivery
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
  • Experience with creating engaging presentations and decks for C-Level and large-scale planning meetings
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in serving as a point of contact for vendors and production teams
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
  • Support key components for NFL Domestic & International Games/Events: pre-event pageantry/game timeline, entertainment, creative development, production, and talent management.
  • Manage on-site presentation execution across all major NFL events, including Super Bowl game (and surrounding events), Pro Bowl, NFL Draft, Scouting Combine, Hall of Fame
  • Work cross-functionally with the broader events team to manage logistics including oversight of stage managers/BOH crews, talent management and movements, vendors, partners and internal departments.
  • Drive strong alignment with the NFL Media group (NFL Network, NFL Digital, Broadcasting, Sponsorship, etc.) and with all key media partners to elevate both the on-site experience, as well as the media experience
  • Work closely with key commercial and non-commercial entities across the NFL (e.g., Sponsorship, Consumer Products, Marketing, Social Responsibility) to ensure improved integration of key partners and priorities across events
  • Support the presentation of our game across all 32 clubs, including leading annual planning meetings, facilitating regular dialogue with clubs on Football Operations/Broadcast guidelines and partnering closely with NFL Club Business Development
  • Identify best-in-class strategies and tactics via analysis of league event performance, club input, and external case studies to drive best practices across the League and the clubs
Desired Qualifications
  • Travel
  • In-person office presence requirement
  • Salary range context not included in responsibilities or requirements but could be noted
  • Pay attention to details of corporate values and leadership attributes but those are not candidates
The National Football League

The National Football League

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The NFL organizes professional American football for 32 teams and runs a season that ends with the Super Bowl. It sets the schedule, enforces rules, coordinates playoffs, and distributes content worldwide through its centralized governance and media divisions. Its 32-team framework with shared revenue and standardized operations keeps franchises stable and competitive across the league. Its goal is to crown the Super Bowl champion, grow the sport globally, and maximize fan engagement and league revenue.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Inglewood, California

Founded

1920

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Full NFL Network integration into ESPN DTC by 2026 enhances fan access.
  • ABC broadcasts Super Bowl LXI in February 2027 boosts premium revenue.
  • Early media rights opt-outs enable lucrative new deals starting 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Disney's 2034 buyout option forces NFL stake sale at 70% market value.
  • Hearst-NFL 28% ESPN stake deadlocks governance against Disney's 72%.
  • DOJ antitrust probes force NFL content asset divestitures within 18 months.

What makes The National Football League unique

  • ESPN acquires NFL Network and RedZone rights for 10% ESPN equity stake.
  • NFL Media employees transition to ESPN starting April 2026.
  • ESPN broadcasts increase to 28 NFL games per season from 25.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 8th, 2026
ESPN plans layoffs of around 30 staff following $100M revenue loss from YouTube TV dispute

ESPN is preparing to lay off approximately 30 employees, primarily in off-camera departments, according to reports. Despite the timing following ESPN's $3 billion NFL Media deal, the cuts are unrelated to the acquisition. The layoffs stem from multiple factors. ESPN lost roughly $100 million in revenue during a 2024 carriage dispute with YouTube TV that blacked out the network for nearly two weeks, affecting over 10 million subscribers. More significantly, ESPN faces ongoing structural challenges as cable subscriptions have dropped from nearly 100 million households a decade ago to around 60 million today. This decline has directly impacted ESPN's revenue, as the network historically earned $8–10 per household monthly in carriage fees. The company is now investing heavily in direct-to-consumer streaming infrastructure whilst managing the financial pressure from shrinking cable revenues.

Awful Announcing
Feb 1st, 2026
ESPN secures NFL Media assets and 10% NFL equity stake in billion-dollar deal

ESPN and the NFL have received regulatory approval for their blockbuster equity deal, with the transaction happening faster than anticipated. The agreement gives ESPN control of NFL Network and linear distribution rights to NFL RedZone, whilst the NFL receives a 10% equity stake in ESPN. NFL Media employees will begin transitioning to ESPN in April, with full integration expected by next season. ESPN subscribers will gain access to NFL Network at no additional cost through ESPN's direct-to-consumer service. Under the deal, ESPN-owned networks will broadcast 28 games per season, up from 25 previously. ESPN's four Monday Night Football doubleheaders will end, with those games likely sold to streaming platforms. The NFL retains control of NFL+, NFL.com and will continue producing RedZone in-house.

The Associated Press
Jan 29th, 2026
NFL pilots tactile device letting blind fans feel ball movement at Super Bowl

Some blind and low-vision fans will experience the Super Bowl using a tactile device that tracks the ball in real time. The NFL partnered with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the technology during 15 regular-season games, and approximately 10 fans will use it at Super Bowl LIX in Santa Clara. The tablet-sized device features raised lines outlining a football field and uses NFL tracking data from Genius Sports to create unique vibrations for plays like tackles and touchdowns. Users also receive real-time audio commentary through headphones, eliminating typical broadcast delays. OneCourt launched in 2023 and is expanding partnerships with NBA and Major League Baseball teams. Ticketmaster funded the NFL pilot to provide devices free to fans. The league is evaluating wider implementation following the successful trial.

TheWrap
Sep 4th, 2025
ESPN Open to More League Deals

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro discussed the network's acquisition of NFL Network, calling it a "unique deal" at a Bank of America investor conference. ESPN now controls the NFL Network, its RedZone Channel, and NFL Fantasy, while the NFL gains a 10% stake. Pitaro is open to similar deals with other sports leagues if they make business sense. Disney owns 80% of ESPN, with Hearst holding the remaining 20%.

Archyde
Aug 7th, 2025
Media Giant Acquires NFL Network: $3B Deal

A major media company is acquiring the NFL Network in a $3 billion deal, marking a significant shift in sports broadcasting. This acquisition is expected to reshape NFL coverage, potentially affecting programming, distribution, and the fan experience. The deal highlights the NFL's strategy to adapt to the evolving media landscape, including streaming services. It may also influence future sports rights negotiations and content creation.

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