What we do isn’t easy. Nothing extraordinary ever is.
At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences. We exist to reimagine what experience can be, and we do that by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We forget titles, check egos at the door, roll up our sleeves and make extraordinary happen.
This is a place where you can be you, all of you, and bring your true and honest self to work, every day in every way.
What we create is unique, just like those who work here and together we are united behind a powerful vision – we inspire the world to experience better. To show, not tell how things should be. More innovative. More inclusive. More sustainable.
So if you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat.
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Producer - Live Events
Detroit, Michigan, United States
*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.
No one sets out to be average. No one aspires to be ordinary. Jack Morton is a brand experience agency that exists to reimagine what an experience can be. We do that by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in every format — live, virtual, or hybrid.
Looking for an experienced Producer with b2b events experience. This role ensures that production aspects of programs are successfully delivered to the client. Agility, professionalism, attention to detail and grace under pressure are key attributes required for this position.
Accountabilities:
Project Delivery
- Ensure project/program is planned, executed, delivered flawlessly, and within budget
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, external partners and key suppliers in managing effective communications between all parties
- Ensure a “no surprises” approach, keeping the internal and external stakeholders continuously up to date on the status of all production deliverable elements.
- Management of crew/supplier travel plans and their onsite management as required
- Management of site security and product security
- Maintenance of physical deliverable inventories across teams
Team Management
- Manage resources; identify, negotiate, and work with external resources as needed
Budget Management
- Assist in contributing information for development of a project budget
- Assist in reconciling costs against budget
- Manage/mitigate third party costs as required of the role
- Develop and actively manage vendor/ freelance talent relationships to ensure best available talent and pricing.
Success Measures
- Positive feedback on event executions and management of programs.
- Support and contribute to a positive team climate that inspires others to excel and deliver
- Owns delivery of assigned deliverables
- Positive feedback on management of programs as required by the project including budgets, schedules and other key deliverables
- Flawless delivery of client commitments and repeat business with client
- Seen as a valuable leader of program and client teams
How you can support our culture:
- You enjoy and succeed at working REALLY well with others
- You support and contribute to a positive and productive cultural environment
- You take your work seriously – but not yourself
What we require:
- College degree and 5-plus years of live event production management
- Strong program management, organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated production competencies: client focus, effectiveness, attention to detail, flexibility, professional confidence and accountability for results.
- 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
- Must be local to the Detroit area with reliable transportation and able to lift 50+ lbs
- Willing to execute assigned responsibilities on weekends and/or evenings, if required
- Candidate must have the strong skills in Microsoft Excel (budgets, schedules, resource management), Microsoft Word (templates, forms, etc.), Microsoft PowerPoint (communication of production solutions) and Microsoft Teams and Outlook (team communication)
- Travel Requirement: Up to 30% annually with the ability to travel to event sites for extended periods of time
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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Jack Morton takes these activities very seriously and are taking appropriate steps to shut down this fraudulent activity.
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