Junior Commercial Associate — Works in Progress

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, including sponsor research, partnership outreach and event planning support.
• Assist with early marketing and growth experiments across paid acquisition, referrals, partnerships, direct mail and audience development.
• Prepare decks, reports and briefing materials that help commercial conversations move forward.
• Join meetings and calls with clients, partners and agencies, taking notes and supporting follow-up.
• Help turn commercial ideas into clear proposals with pricing, positioning and next steps.
• Work across sales, marketing, events and subscriptions, adapting quickly as priorities evolve.
• Take on the practical, sometimes unglamorous work needed to help a small business grow.

We’re looking for someone who

• 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.
• Enjoys working in a small team where everyone pitches in.
• Is comfortable with both high-profile opportunities and repetitive operational work, such as researching prospects and following up on outreach.
• Has an interest in media, publishing, technology, economics, policy or culture. Previous media or publishing experience is helpful but not required.

Working at Works in Progress

This role is based in London and requires working from the office every day. You will be part of a small, ambitious team that cares deeply about the magazine and its growth. In return, you will get a steep learning curve, close mentorship and the chance to contribute directly to building the commercial future of Works in Progress.

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £28,400 - £42,600. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.

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