Producer - Live Events Job at Circa - IPG DXTRA in Detroit

• 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, webelieve 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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