Description
We are seeking an organized and proactive Associate Producer to support live events, brand activations, and conferences from planning through onsite execution and post-event wrap.
Manifold, a Division of Lyft, produces world-class, award-winning experiences globally. Our purpose is to serve and connect, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Support live events, brand activations, and conferences from planning through onsite execution and post-event wrap
- Work closely with Producers, Account, Creative, Strategy, and Operations teams to provide key operational support to the VP of Production
- Track project deliverables, timelines, and action items across all phases
- Maintain production schedules, milestone trackers, run-of-show documents, and organized shared folders
- Assist with tracking estimates, invoices, expenses, purchase orders, and vendor documentation
- Research and source vendors, assist with bids and contracts, and manage basic vendor logistics
- Coordinate internal teams, attend client and internal meetings, and capture meeting notes and action items
- Manage freelance staff lists, maintain production templates and trackers, and help establish consistent operational processes
- Assist with development and maintenance of production schedules, timelines, run-of-show documents, checklists, and production plans
- Flag risks, gaps, and missing information to Lead Producers
- Contribute ideas in brainstorms and team discussions to build production judgment and strengthen program development over time
Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, meetings & events, entertainment, hospitality, or a related field
- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Desire to learn and grow within the industry
- Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours when required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; experience with project management or event production software is a plus
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership