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
Support the advertising sales process, including preparing rate cards, pitch: decks, outreach and pipeline materials.
Research and build target lists of potential advertisers, sponsors, agencies,: founders, investors and partners.
Draft clear, thoughtful outbound emails and follow-ups.
Maintain accurate CRM records, commercial trackers and reporting.
Support subscription growth through acquisition and retention ideas, and help measure their effectiveness.
Help develop the events business, including sponsor research, partnership outreach and event planning support.
What they're looking for
- Is a recent graduate, or has equivalent early-career experience.
- Is excited by commercial work and motivated by helping ideas turn into revenue.
- Is interested in sales, marketing, partnerships, media, events or business development.
- Is highly organised and comfortable managing lists, trackers and multiple follow-ups.
- Is numerate and confident using spreadsheets.
- Is a sharp, clear writer who can communicate professionally over email and in presentations.
- Is proactive, resilient and comfortable reaching out to people they do not know.
- Is curious, resourceful and willing to learn quickly.
