Live Event Producer

Ferndale, MI (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and manage experiential programs from pre-production through onsite execution and wrap-up, coordinating budgets, teams, and vendors while solving problems and steering the Run of Show across multiple sites.

  • Own the Event and Run the Show
  • Lead the Team and Solve Problems
  • Manage budgets and vendor relations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Event
  • Manage experiential programs from pre-production through onsite execution and post-event wrap-up: keeping timelines, budgets, deliverables, and teams moving forward.
  • Manage the Money
  • Build and own program budgets, track costs, negotiate with vendors, and make smart production decisions that protect both the experience and the bottom line.
  • Bring Ideas to Life
  • Partner with Creative, Operations, Fabrication, vendors, and clients to transform concepts into real-world experiences: including custom displays, builds, touring vehicles, décor, technology, and more.
  • Lead the Team
  • Coordinate vendors, crews, Associate Producers, Production Coordinators, brand ambassadors, and partners while keeping everyone aligned and moving toward showtime.
  • Solve Problems
  • Events rarely go exactly according to plan. We’re looking for someone who can anticipate challenges, make confident decisions, pivot quickly, and keep the show moving when the unexpected happens.

Requirements

  • Have 7+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, live events, or a related field
  • Have successfully owned complex events or brand activations from start to finish
  • Are comfortable managing budgets, vendors, timelines, logistics, and clients
  • Can stay organized when several projects — and several deadlines — are moving at once
  • Are a strong communicator who can lead both behind the scenes and onsite
  • Have the judgment to make decisions when there isn’t an obvious playbook
  • Are willing and excited to travel depending on program needs
  • Love the challenge of figuring out how to make an ambitious idea actually happen
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Activate Inc.

3.2 Glassdoor

Activate, Inc. is an experiential marketing agency that brings brands to life through immersive activations, mobile tours, and premium PR kits. Founded in 2013, Activate is proud to have been a part of Detroit’s resurgence in our own small way, and we’ve since grown into a powerhouse of 40+ creative problem-solvers, dedicated to delivering results that matter.As a women-owned business, we’re passionate about making marketing more dynamic, inclusive, and effective. Our work goes beyond impressions—we create meaningful connections that drive brand loyalty and business growth. Whether it’s producing unforgettable brand activations, hitting the road with mobile tours, or delivering impactful PR kits, we execute with toughness, creativity, and efficiency.At Activate, we believe marketing should be as powerful as the brands we serve. Let’s build something unforgettable together.

Founded in 2013
Ferndale, Michigan, USA
43 employees (15 in marketing)
53% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

$85K/yr – $100K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
10.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.8%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
5.9%
Social
17.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43
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Live Event Producer

Activate Inc. · Ferndale, MI · Hybrid