Producer - B2B Events

About the role

At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences. That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it. Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact. Must be able to work hybrid in Detroit & do the necessary travel required including evenings & weekends.

Responsibilities

Jack Morton is hiring an events/experiential Producer for its automotive clients. The role involves:

• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure production elements align with the overall vision and client objectives.
• Partnering with stakeholders to understand project scope, goals, and deliverables to translate creative concepts into actionable production plans.
• Sharing insights, ideas, and solutions to assist in developing project timelines, budgets, and workflows, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned the process.
• Organizing and participating in meetings, capturing key takeaways and following up on action items on a timely basis.
• Supporting team members on multiple concurrent projects, contributing wherever needed to ensure success.

Additionally, the role involves financial management, event production and execution, stakeholder communication, and post-event wrap-up and reporting.

Financial Management

Assist in creating and managing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects stay within financial parameters. Request purchase orders, review invoicing, and manage reconciliation of project costs.

Event Production & Execution

Coordinate logistics, including venue research, permitting, equipment rentals, staffing, and transportation. Travel management of staff, crew and suppliers plans. Manage on-site operations during events, such as vendor coordination, set-up and breakdown, and troubleshooting to ensure flawless execution.

Stakeholder Communication

Act as a liaison between teams to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment on project goals. Serve as a reliable point of contact, keeping the team updated on project progress and gathering feedback to ensure expectations are met. Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, negotiating specifications and ensuring high-quality delivery of goods and services.

Post-Event Wrap-Up & Reporting

Help compile and organize all project documentation, including final budgets, production schedules, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Support in developing post-event debriefs, highlighting key learnings, successes, and opportunities for improvement.

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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in live event production may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• A passion for Production and delivering impactful experiences.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and/or project elements.
• Familiarity in working in event venues, with production companies, event staffing, unions, catering, etc.
• Experience with AV, lighting, staging, 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 evenings, when required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support a team effort.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 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.