Advertising Coordinator

About the position

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building
on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous
other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota.
Together, we are the heart and voice of the north.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people,
ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic
leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this
future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted
institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to
hear from you.

The Star Tribune is seeking an Advertising Coordinator at our headquarters in
Minneapolis MN. This role manages assigned accounts, maintains strong client
relationships, and ensures work is delivered on strategy and on time. The
Advertising Coordinator provides excellent service by understanding client
marketing goals, managing project details, and communicating clearly with
internal and external partners. A key responsibility is securing creative assets
for print and digital campaigns and delivering them, along with call-to-action
details, to the teams handling campaign fulfillment.

The Star Tribune Advertising Operations team provides clients with a
full-service advantage through both our print and digital products—including
StarTribune.com, mobile apps, and newsletters—and comprehensive digital
marketing services such as paid search, social media, and programmatic
campaigns. We execute, optimize, and analyze all owned-and-operated and
off-channel campaigns to deliver strong results. More than a newspaper
publisher, we partner with clients to strategize and build complete marketing
solutions.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate and deliver all components for print and digital advertising
products, ensuring accuracy in layout, design, and specifications.
• Review creative assets to confirm alignment with client strategy and
objectives.
• Verify that all assets meet specifications for O&O products, Advantage
digital campaigns, and print formats.
• Ensure accuracy of click-through URLs, landing pages, and UTMs for all
digital campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver organized asset packages (creative, tracking elements,
landing pages, URLs) for trafficking to the Campaign Manager.
• Maintain strong client relationships, demonstrate growing knowledge of their
business, and communicate regularly with internal and external partners to
optimize plans.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or other related field; or
equivalent experience working in a client services role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer service (or similar) related role.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, priorities, and
responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present clear, concise
information to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated decision making ability and problem determination/resolution
skills, including the ability to apply problem solving skills effectively to
both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of frequent change and
ambiguity.
• 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
• The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive
total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage –
medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range
of other 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.