Associate Producer, Manifold

Manifold; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 59,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Lyft credits

Lyft Pink membership

Job summary

Manifold, a division of Lyft, is hiring an Associate Producer to support live events, activations, and conferences from planning through onsite execution. You will work closely with Producers, Account, Creative, Strategy, and Operations, assisting the VP of Production and maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role requires 1–3 years in event production, strong organization and communication skills, and a willingness to travel and work non‑traditional hours.

Qualifications

• 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 and prioritize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proactive problem solving and initiative.
• Willingness to travel and work non‑traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Support live events, brand activations, and conferences from planning through onsite execution and post‑event wrap.
• Collaborate with Producers, Account, Creative, Strategy, and Operations; assist VP of Production.
• Track deliverables, timelines, and action items across all phases.
• Maintain production schedules, milestone trackers, run‑of‑show docs, and shared folders.
• Assist with budgets, estimates, invoices, expenses, POs, and vendor docs.
• Source vendors, bids, contracts, and basic vendor logistics.
• Coordinate internal teams and meetings; capture notes and action items.
• Manage freelance staff lists and production templates; help standardize processes.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, timelines, run‑of‑show docs, checklists, and plans.
• Flag risks and gaps to Lead Producers; contribute ideas to improve programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Office/GSuite proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

PM software

Job description

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.
• Proactive approach to problem solving—you see what needs to happen and take action.
• 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.
• Doesn’t wait for instructions; takes initiative, asks questions, and jumps into details.
• Highly curious and focused on seamlessly organizing the hundreds of small details that make live events successful.
• Comfortable asking for clarification, following through on commitments, and escalating risks appropriately to avoid surprises.
• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role is fully remote in United States, candidates for this role must be based in the United States. #Remote

The expected base pay range for this position in the United States is $59,000 - $108,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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