The opportunity
Works in Progress is Stripe's magazine of new and underrated ideas to improve the world. We publish an eclectic mix of articles on policy, economics, business, technology, science, history, arts and culture, published online and in print.
What you'll do
Design a model for US events, including sponsorship, ticketing, partnerships and invites
Set events strategy and build an events calendar
Own the events P&L and set and hit revenue targets
Sell and manage sponsorships, and build relationships with sponsors across: energy, housing, science, culture, economics and other core Works in Progress topics
Lead events end to end from concept to on-site delivery
Work with the editorial and operations teams to identify the right ideas and: people for live events, and build guest lists with genuine influence
What they're looking for
- Experience launching or substantially expanding a commercial events program,: including developing its commercial model, operating plan, and performance measures
- A proven record selling and closing event sponsorship and hitting revenue targets
- Based in, or able to be based in, New York or San Francisco, with regular travel
- Events experience at a media company
- Experience building commercially successful events for a high-value audience, not just a large one
- Existing relationships with sponsors and brands, and with the kind of people we want on our guest lists
- Be an existing fan of Works in Progress
