Advertising Coordinator

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.

Qualifications

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.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $23.08-$24.51 / hour.

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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. Learn more at benefits.startribunecompany.com.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

#J-18808-Ljbffr