Associate Producer

Creative State Marketing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Creative State Marketing in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Producer to help bring experiential campaigns to life, coordinating with Strategy, Creative, Account Management, Staffing, and leadership.

This role offers a clear path to grow into a Producer within 6–12 months based on performance, with travel of about 25–40% across events and the chance to work alongside an experienced team on world-class live experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in experiential marketing and live events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, venues, and production partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs from kickoff through post-event wrap-up.
• Coordinate production timelines, schedules, staffing plans, and project documentation.
• Partner with clients, vendors, fabrication partners, venues, and production partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Assist in developing and managing production budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and budget reconciliations.
• Coordinate travel, shipping, staffing, and onsite logistics for events and activations.
• Participate in client meetings, production calls, and internal planning sessions.
• Advance events by confirming production details, schedules, permits, and operational requirements.
• Support onsite event execution, including setup, live operations, troubleshooting, and strike.
• Maintain clear communication across clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute production expertise throughout project development.
• Continuously seek smarter production methods, operational efficiencies, and innovative solutions that elevate our work.

Skills

Experience in experiential marketing

Project management

Vendor management

Travel willingness

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Job description

Creative State is a Brand Experience Agency built on one belief: the best brand moments aren't designed to be seen, they're designed to be felt.

We partner with some of the world's leading brands to create experiences that move people. From large-scale sponsorship activations and experiential campaigns to retail programs, mobile tours, hospitality, and live events, we bring bold ideas to life through flawless execution.

Job Description:

This isn't just another production role, it's an opportunity to build your career alongside a fast-growing agency. You'll work directly with agency leadership, gain exposure to every aspect of experiential production, and have a clear path to grow into a Producer role within 6–12 months based on performance. If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Producer, you'll play a key role in bringing our clients' experiences to life. Working alongside Strategy, Creative, Account Management, Staffing, and agency leadership, you'll help manage experiential marketing programs from concept through execution while building the skills to become a Producer.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs from kickoff through post-event wrap-up.
• Coordinate production timelines, schedules, staffing plans, and project documentation.
• Partner with clients, vendors, fabricators, venues, and production partners to ensure seamless execution.
• Assist in developing and managing production budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and budget reconciliations.
• Coordinate travel, shipping, staffing, and onsite logistics for events and activations.
• Participate in client meetings, production calls, and internal planning sessions.
• Advance events by confirming production details, schedules, permits, and operational requirements.
• Support onsite event execution, including setup, live operations, troubleshooting, and strike.
• Maintain clear communication across clients, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute production expertise throughout project development.
• Continuously seek smarter production methods, operational efficiencies, and innovative solutions that elevate our work.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in bringing ideas to life.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in experiential marketing, live events, agency production, event management, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating experiential activations, events, or production projects from planning through execution.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with vendors, fabrication partners, venues, and event logistics.
• Understanding of production budgets, financial tracking, and vendor management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms such as Monday.com
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–40% throughout the year.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $62,500–$68,000, based on experience.

Creative State offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow your career while working alongside an experienced team on some of the world's leading brands and live experiences.