Associate Producer - Live Events

*must work hybrid in the Detroit office 3 days/week*
*must be able to travel for events, which will sometimes include evenings/weekends*

We believe in Extraordinary.

At Jack Morton, we know that experiences have the power to forge meaningful connections and create lasting impact. As the world’s leading experiential marketing agency, we collaborate with the most prestigious brands to craft transformative experiences that captivate audiences and deliver extraordinary results.

We thrive on creativity, diversity, and the shared passion for doing exceptional work together. At Jack, we celebrate what makes each of us unique and value the perspectives we bring to the table—because that’s how we build our best ideas.

Now, let’s talk about you. As an Associate Producer for our automotive client, you’ll play a critical role in turning big ideas into flawless realities. From brand activations to large-scale conferences, you’ll contribute to delivering events that exceed client expectations, balancing logistics, managing vendors, and owning projects both collaboratively and independently. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow your career in experiential marketing alongside a team that redefines boundaries every day.

If this sounds like you, let’s make something extraordinary together. Welcome to Jack Morton.

What You’ll Do

Project Planning & Coordination

• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to understand project scope, goals, and deliverables, translating creative concepts into actionable production plans.
• Assist in developing project timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the process.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, capturing key takeaways and following up on action items to maintain momentum.\
• Management of crew/supplier travel plans and their onsite management as required

Event Production & Execution

• Collaborate to ensure production elements align with the overall vision and client objectives.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue research and transportation.
• Manage on-site operations during events, such as vendor coordination, set-up and breakdown, and troubleshooting to ensure flawless execution.
• Anticipate potential challenges and proactively address them to maintain smooth workflows and client satisfaction.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a reliable point of contact on project progress and gathering feedback to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain strong working relationships ensuring high-quality delivery of goods and services.
• Act as a liaison between internal departments to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment on project goals.

Post-Event Wrap-Up & Reporting

• Help compile and organize all project documentation, production schedules, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support in developing post-event reports, highlighting key learnings, successes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the continuous refinement of internal processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Support team members on multiple concurrent projects, contributing wherever needed to ensure success.
• Share insights, ideas, and solutions to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Active Participation in Jack Morton’s Community & Culture

• Embody and advocate for Jack Morton’s values of creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity in all interactions with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Contribute to fostering a supportive and inspiring workplace by participating in team-building initiatives, office events, and agency-wide programs.
• Actively engage in learning opportunities, from training sessions to thought leadership discussions, to stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Share knowledge, insights, and experiences with colleagues to strengthen the agency’s collective expertise and create a culture of continuous improvement.

What we require: 

• 3-5 years hands on live event production experience (b2b experience highly preferred) 
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and/or project elements
• Familiarity with event venues, production companies, staffing, unions, catering, etc.
• Experience with AV, staging, lighting, audio, etc. Understanding of Video/Streaming Technology is a plus
• Experience as a stage manager and/or show caller is a plus
• Willingness to execute projects on weekends and/or evenings if/when required
• Working knowledge of MS Products like Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Travel Requirement: Up to 30% annually with the ability to travel to event sites for extended periods of time
• Must be local to the Detroit area and present in the Detroit office three to five days a week

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Flexible Work Culture
• Mobile Reimbursement
• Company-Sponsored 401k with Matching
• Invest in Your Future with an Employer Stock Purchase Plan
• Boost Your Well-being with a Flexible Spending Account
• Unlimited PTO

Last, but not least, we believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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