Communications & Marketing Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator serves as the primary administrative and project workflow support for the Minnesota Star Tribune Growth and Marketing team. This role assists with the details of development, execution, trafficking and measurement of the various elements that make up strategic communications and marketing campaigns, ultimately promoting the Minnesota Star Tribune brand, newsroom, products and events.

A primary component of this role involves project trafficking—monitoring the movement of projects through various stages, coordinating deadlines, facilitating consistent multi-channel communication between departments, and ensuring deliverables are completed and delivered accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, accurate, collaborative and creative wholistic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accurate databases and documentation. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about media and storytelling is a good fit for this role.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to remain in a stationary position (i.e. standing, sitting, or both) approximately 90%; move short distances approximately 5%; position self to pick up objects (i.e., bending, twisting, stooping) weighing up to 5 lbs. around the officing and moving (i.e. lift, carry, push, pull) items weighing up to 5 lbs. approximately 5%. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a typical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, mouse, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.  This role requires the ability to draft, edit documents and send email.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.  Work from home office environment may differ from the physical offices in Minneapolis, MN.

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities of this position and this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune 

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer: 

• 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. 

2025 award winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Pay Range: $55,300 – $67,000