Stripe
Head of Events, Works in Progress
SF, NYC +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- SF, NYC
US - Experience
- Experience launching or substantially expanding a commercial events program; no years specified.
About the job
Build and lead a US commercial events program for Works in Progress, growing sponsorship and revenue while delivering events from concept through on-site production.
What you'll do
- Set the events strategy, commercial model, calendar, and performance targets; own the events P&L.
- Sell and manage sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, and invitations, and build sponsor relationships.
- Lead events end to end, coordinating editorial and operations teams, guests, budgets, vendors, venues, and production.
What they ask for
- Experience launching or substantially expanding a commercial events program, including its commercial model, operating plan, and performance measures.
- Proven record selling and closing event sponsorships and hitting revenue targets.
- Based in, or able to be based in, New York or San Francisco, with regular travel.
Nice to have
- Events experience at a media company.
- Experience building commercially successful events for a high-value audience; existing relevant sponsor, brand, or guest relationships; or being a fan of Works in Progress.
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