Location: London, in office Reports to: Head of Commercial and Audiovisual, Works in Progress Salary: £30k-35k About Works in Progress 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. Our audience is growing quickly and includes people making things happen, particularly in technology and politics. We are expanding the commercial side of the magazine—including advertising, subscriptions, events and partnerships—and are looking for an ambitious graduate to help us build it. The role This is an entry-level commercial role for a recent graduate who is ambitious, organised and excited to learn quickly in a small, entrepreneurial team. You will work closely with the Director of Commercial and Audiovisual across the magazine’s commercial activity: advertising, subscriptions, events, marketing and partnerships. You will help keep commercial projects moving by conducting research, supporting outreach, maintaining pipelines and trackers, following up with prospective partners, and contributing to growth experiments. You will learn by doing: writing outbound emails, building target lists, preparing materials, tracking results, joining calls and following up consistently. It is a strong opportunity for someone who wants early exposure to senior commercial work and meaningful responsibility from the start of their career.
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, inc
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Junior Commercial Associate — Works in Progress employer: Stripe
Stripe is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to collaborate with some of the largest enterprises and most ambitious startups in the financial technology space. With a strong focus on employee growth, Stripe offers numerous opportunities for professional development and encourages team members to engage in meaningful projects that drive real impact. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from a stimulating environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in solution architecture.
