How to hire an audio visual coordinator

How to hire an audio visual coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step audio visual coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an audio visual coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new audio visual coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The audio visual coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An audio visual coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, audio visual coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of audio visual coordinators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Audio Visual Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Audio Visual Coordinator	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$13-38
   Video Production Internship	A video production intern is responsible for supporting the digital content production team in creating engaging video content for the target audience of the business or according to a client's specifications and requirements. Video production interns familiarize themselves with the use of various software tools and applications, shadowing tenured video producers on actual applications and media publications... Show more	$10-24
   Stage Technician	A stage technician is part of the production and technical side of a stage play performance. The stage technician's job is to work alongside the floor director and the props team in the set up of the stage before a performance and packing it up afterward... Show more	$12-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Audio Visual Equipment
   • Video Equipment
   • Store Management
   • Sales Floor
   • Visual Presentation
   • Visual Displays
   • Mac
   • Product Knowledge
   • Visual Effects
   • Visual Support
   • NYC
   • Window Displays
   • PowerPoint
   • Visual Standards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage software to insure protection from miscellaneous online activities, troubleshoot and repair hardware and software to maintain PC stability.
   • Coordinate maintenance, setups, testing and upgrades to computers, electronic equipment, AMX systems and Cisco/Tandberg VTC systems.
   • Provide effective multimedia solutions to a diverse international client base.
   • Provide leadership and expertise in the strategic development and implementation of the museum's audiovisual and multimedia experiences.
   • Operate audiovisual equipment including digital photography cameras, video and audio recorders, microphones, and digital/analog video editing systems.
   • Help Medicaid eligible members to secure both physical and behavioral services in the community by reviewing and preparing prior authorization requests.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audio visual coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An audio visual coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, audio visual coordinators' average salary in kentucky is 61% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level audio visual coordinators earn 64% less than senior-level audio visual coordinators.
   • Certifications. An audio visual coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an audio visual coordinator's salary.

   Average audio visual coordinator salary

   $49,123yearly

   $23.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audio visual coordinator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing an audio visual coordinator job description

   A job description for an audio visual coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an audio visual coordinator job description:

   Audio visual coordinator job description example

   00015 Store Support Center
   
   LE_301 Hibbett Retail, Inc.
   
   SUMMARY
   
   We are hiring a Visual Coordinator at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL! The Visual Coordinator creates and implements visual displays of merchandise and aids in the design of in-store visual direction that brings merchandising brand to life for our Hibbett stores. The Visual Coordinator assists in the administration of any visual merchandising training for stores and tracks sales and trends related to Hibbett stores.
   
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Collaborate in the creation of visual sets (directives) for stores.
   
   * Complete monthly directives in stores.
   
   * Travel to stores to conduct training and assist in merchandising needs.
   
   * Travel to assist in visual set ups for relocations and new store designs.
   
   * Meet with buyers and the visual merchandising team on visual direction to the field.
   
   * Implement and collect photo representation of visual standards in-store to be used for training and development.
   
   * Protects the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.
   
   * Travel to stores up to 40% of time.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * 2 or more years of experience in visual merchandising/marketing.
   
   * Experience working for a retail company, specifically athletic apparel and footwear.
   
   * Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
   
   * Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
   
   * Experience with CAD programs a plus.
   
   LANGUAGE SKILLS
   
   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
   
   Hibbett's Privacy Policy
   
   Candidates will have an option during the application process to withdraw their application prior to completion of the application. Throughout this online job application process, you will be asked to provide personal information about yourself. Please review Hibbett's Privacy Policy to understand how the information you provide will be utilized and safeguarded.
   
   By clicking the Apply button, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Hibbett's Privacy Policy. Further, I consent to the use of the same as my Electronic Agreement for purposes hereof. I acknowledge that I have a right to withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Hibbett.

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5. Post your job

   To find audio visual coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any audio visual coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level audio visual coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audio visual coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit audio visual coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit audio visual coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new audio visual coordinator

   Once you've selected the best audio visual coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new audio visual coordinator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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