Head of Events, Works in Progress
Stripe · SF, NYC · 2414 Works in Progress · listed October 2, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Manager
Where
On site
Requirements listed
3
Length
623 words
In the posting’s own words
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. We have a fast-growing global audience, primarily in tech, finance and politics, and we are building out the team across editorial, design, operations and commercial.
What it asks for · 3
- 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
Also a plus
- 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
What the job covers
- 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
- Manage budgets, vendors, venues, production partners and timelines
Tools and skills named
Go to market
- Partnerships
Words the posting leans on
- events20×
- commercial6×
- design5×
- existing5×
- people5×
- progress5×
- build4×
- events program4×
- requirements4×
- revenue4×
- sponsorship4×
- audience3×
- editorial3×
- experience3×
- formats3×
- identify3×
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