Remote Lead Experiential Producer

Lyft; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 72,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off for holidays and PTO for

18 weeks of paid parental leave

Subsidized commuter benefits

Lyft credits and Lyft Pink membership

Job summary

Manifold, a division of Lyft, seeks a Producer to lead experiential programs from kickoff to wrap. You will translate strategy into actionable production plans, manage budgets and timelines, and partner with Account, Creative, and Operations teams to deliver high-quality experiences.

The role requires 4+ years in experiential marketing, strong organization, and the ability to travel for onsite execution. A PMP or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in experiential marketing or live events managing full lifecycles (kickoff to wrap).
• Strong organization and multitasking skills with event logistics, production elements and vendor networks.
• Skilled in building and managing production schedules and full project budgets (estimates, POs, invoices, reconciliation).
• Strong written/verbal communicator; capable of independent decisions and knowing when to elevate issues.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable under pressure, and solutions-focused in fast-paced settings.
• Willing and able to travel and work extended, non-traditional hours for onsite event execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications (or related field) and/or PMP certification/equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with AV, lighting, staging, scenic design, video streaming, and technical event technologies.
• Proven experience as a Stage Manager or Show Caller.
• Established relationships with production vendors, fabricators, technical partners, and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead experiential programs and workstreams from kickoff to wrap as a Producer at Manifold.
• Translate strategic and creative direction into actionable production plans across budgets, schedules, vendors, logistics, and onsite delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Producers, Account, Creative, Operations, and clients to align expectations and drive project momentum.
• Proactively manage details, anticipate next steps, solve operational challenges, and know when to make independent decisions versus when to elevate.
• Own end-to-end production workflows, maintain key documentation (run-of-shows, staffing plans, logistics), and contribute to post-program debriefs.
• Develop and track comprehensive production schedules across pre-production, onsite execution, and wrap while communicating project status and risks.
• Build, monitor, and reconcile program budgets, manage purchase orders and vendor estimates, and make daily cost decisions within scope.
• Oversee daily relationships with venues, fabricators, and technical vendors to ensure quality standards and timelines are met.
• Evaluate creative concepts for production viability, contribute operational insights during brainstorms, and deliver practical, solutions-oriented options.

Skills

Experiential marketing experience

Event logistics

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management/Marketing/Communications

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

AV equipment

Lighting systems

Staging

Video streaming

Job description

Manifold, a division of Lyft, seeks a Producer to lead experiential programs from kickoff to wrap. You will translate strategy into actionable production plans, manage budgets and timelines, and partner with Account, Creative, and Operations teams to deliver high-quality experiences.

The role requires 4+ years in experiential marketing, strong organization, and the ability to travel for onsite execution. A PMP or related degree is preferred.