Jack Morton Worldwide

Senior Event Manager

Jack Morton Worldwide$70K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years of experience in managing complex live events, trade shows, or experiential programs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept to execution
  • Strong client-facing communication and decision-making skills
  • Experience in managing budgets, vendors, and timelines in fast-paced environments
  • Nice to have: Experience with U.S. and global events, and industries like life sciences or technology

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of live and hybrid events
  • Turn client goals into actionable event concepts in collaboration with teams
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and production schedules
  • Oversee all logistics, including travel and on-site operations
  • Lead on-site execution for seamless client and attendee experiences
  • Analyze program performance for optimization and growth
  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate with internal and freelance partners

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including creative and strategy partners
  • Involvement in high-impact brand experiences
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Exposure to emerging trends in experiential marketing and event technology
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a dynamic Senior Event Manager to lead the creation and execution of high-impact brand experiences. In this role, you9ll take full ownership of events-from big-picture strategy and creative development to flawless on-site delivery and insightful post-event analysis.

As a key member of the Meetings & Events team, you9ll collaborate closely with Account, Creative, Strategy, and Production partners to bring ideas to life and deliver experiences that exceed client expectations. You9ll manage multiple programs simultaneously, oversee vendors and partners, control budgets, and serve as a trusted leader throughout every stage of the process.

What You9ll Do
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of live and hybrid events, including trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential programs
  • Turn client goals into compelling event concepts and actionable plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and production schedules while negotiating with suppliers, venues, and service providers to maximize value
  • Oversee all event logistics, including registration, travel, accommodations, shipping/receiving, and on-site operations
  • Lead on-site execution, ensuring a seamless experience and exceptional results for clients and attendees
  • Analyze program performance and identify opportunities to optimize future events and drive growth
  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively with internal staff and freelance partners

What You Bring
  • 6-8+ years of experience managing complex live events, trade shows, or experiential programs (agency experience is a plus)
  • Proven ability to manage projects from initial concept through execution, balancing multiple workstreams and stakeholders
  • Strong client-facing communication skills with confidence in decision-making and problem-solving
  • Demonstrated success managing budgets, vendors, and tight timelines in fast-paced environments

Nice to Have
  • Experience managing events with both U.S. and global components
  • Exposure to industries such as life sciences, technology, automotive, or B2B marketing
  • Familiarity with emerging trends in experiential marketing, attendee engagement, and event technology
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CMP) are a plus

Skills & Strengths
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail with a client-first mindset
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Proactive problem-solving and operational excellence
  • Proficiency with event platforms, digital tools, and event technology


About Jack Morton Worldwide

Jack Morton Worldwide is a global brand experience agency. We believe brands need extraordinary ideas that create emotional connections, fuel conversations and deliver business results. For more than 75 years, we have brought brands to life through event marketing, promotional marketing, sponsorship marketing, digital, social and mobile, content marketing and employee engagement. Jack Morton is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG), one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations. With more than 800 employees in offices around the world, we deliver exceptional results for our clients in 70 countries.
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