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The Minnesota Star Tribune · 3 days ago

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

The Minnesota Star Tribune is a leading media company, and they are seeking a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to support their Growth and Marketing team. This role involves project trafficking, coordinating marketing campaigns, and providing administrative support to ensure effective communication and brand promotion.

JournalismMobileNews

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the communications and brand marketing manager in the details of campaign execution including coordinating, reserving and executing integrated marketing campaign tactics across various channels including digital, social media, email, events and print

Assist with campaign/project planning activities such as drafting campaign briefs, establishing timelines, and preparing recap documents

Update and review work-flow management system (Airtable) to manage the timely end-to-end delivery of campaign assets, ensuring all materials are reviewed, approved, and distributed to the appropriate channels on time

Update press contact lists, and campaign documentation; make updates to startribunecompany.com such as posting press releases; co-manage content calendar(s)

Track campaign performance metrics and prepare reports to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Keep abreast of marketing databases and asset libraries such as Airtable

Assist with managing the details of public and press appearances, including:

Tracking media requests, responses, and outcomes for reporting and future planning

Preparing briefing materials, talking points, and background documents for spokespersons

Scheduling media interviews, appearances, and speaking engagements

Coordinating logistics such as location, timing, equipment needs, and on-site support

Provide administrative and logistical support to the communications and brand marketing manager and other Growth and Marketing team members as directed

Qualification

MarketingCommunicationsProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle AnalyticsEmail Marketing PlatformsAnalytical SkillsPassion for MediaOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationEmotional IntelligenceDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Minimum of two years of experience in marketing and/or communications, preferably within media, publishing or brand marketing

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with emotional intelligence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with marketing tools such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms (Sailthru, Marketing Hub preferred), and workflow/project management platforms (Airtable preferred)

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when necessary

Passion for media, news, and community engagement

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TM, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Benefits

Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.

Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.