Associate Producer, Manifold

About this role

Manifold a Division of Lyft, whose purpose is to serve and connect. Together, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to thrive. Manifold produces world-class, award-winning experiences globally—from intimate pop-up activations to complex, multi-faceted conferences and large-scale brand experiences. Production is at the heart of bringing those experiences to life, and we believe great production is built on strong partnerships, thoughtful collaboration, and exceptional execution.

We work closely with our Account, Creative, and Operations teams to partner with our clients throughout the lifecycle of an engagement, often becoming an extension of their team. We take pride in delivering experiences that are not only creatively ambitious, but thoughtfully planned, operationally sound, and executed at a high standard. Responsibilities: Seeking an organized, proactive Associate Producer to support live events, brand activations, and conferences from planning through onsite execution and post-event wrap.

Works closely with Producers, Account, Creative, Strategy, and Operations, while providing key operational support to the VP of Production. Tracks project deliverables, timelines, and action items across all phases, including pre-program, live onsite support, and post-program recap. Maintains production schedules, milestone trackers, run-of-show documents, and organized shared folders for clear team access. Assists with tracking estimates, invoices, expenses, purchase orders, and vendor documentation to maintain budget control.

Researches and sources vendors, assists with bids and contracts, and manages basic vendor logistics. Coordinates internal teams, attends client and internal meetings, and captures meeting notes and action items to ensure project progress. Manages freelance staff lists, maintains production templates and trackers, and helps 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 to help the team address issues early and avoid downstream disruptions. 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 and understand how to prioritize Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and follow-through Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.