Sr Project Associate – Motorsports Events - Detroit, MI
Jack Morton is a renowned global brand experience agency that specializes in creating immersive and impactful marketing programs. With a rich history of delivering innovative solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients, Jack Morton prides itself on its ability to blend creativity, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional results. The company has built a reputation for its dynamic approach to brand experiences, consistently pushing the boundaries to engage audiences in memorable ways. Jack Morton operates in multiple sectors including technology, entertainment, sports, and hospitality, making it a versatile and sought-after partner for brands looking to make a significant impact in their markets. Recognized for its inclusive culture, the company values diversity and fosters an environment where collaboration and creativity thrive, enabling employees to grow professionally and personally.
The Senior Project Associate role on the Motorsports account is a hybrid position based in Detroit, requiring the candidate to work on-site three days a week. This demanding role calls for a passionate and energetic professional who possesses event or hospitality experience, preferably within the sports industry. The position involves supporting on-site planning and activation for numerous motorsports series events as well as other auto enthusiast programs. The Senior Project Associate will be responsible for managing specific tasks within the team such as ticket distribution, generating status reports, and ensuring process compliance. Effective client management and direct consumer-facing skills are essential, given the high-touch nature of the account.
This role requires a candidate who can cultivate and maintain strong and productive relationships with clients, agency partners, and third-party vendors, including food and beverage providers. Creativity is crucial in this position, as the Senior Project Associate will often be called upon to devise unique approaches to meet client goals and enhance the event experience. The candidate will collaborate closely with Account Managers to support the daily needs of the account, including sourcing goods and services, assisting with hospitality planning for owner events, preparing pre and post-event client documentation, and managing ticket distribution.
Strong communication skills are necessary to maintain constant updates to senior leadership on budgets, status reports, action items, and schedules, ensuring that all deadlines are adhered to flawlessly. The role demands a candidate who strives for excellence in delivering their assigned responsibilities and contributes positively to the team environment, inspiring others to perform their best. Candidates should expect domestic travel up to 15-25 percent, primarily on weekends, to support various event locations.
Jack Morton values a work culture that encourages individuals to work well with others, enhance the team’s positive environment, and bring enthusiasm to their roles. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes their work seriously but also enjoys the process and remains adaptable under pressure. This position offers the opportunity to engage deeply with a passionate community of motorsports fans, contribute to the success of high-profile events, and develop a career in experiential marketing with a leading global agency.
• 2-4 years experience
• Must be detail-oriented and able to simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in experiential marketing (planning, onsite execution) strongly preferred
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• Required to travel up to 15-25 percent, primarily on weekends
• Must work in Detroit office 3 days per week
• Domestic travel required including weekends
