Publicity Coordinator

North Star Editions is looking for a full-time Publicity Coordinator to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.

NSE is the publisher of young adult and middle grade fiction books, and the distributor of fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. This position will be accountable for the execution of various publicity and advertising projects for all NSE products. A successful candidate will be able to multitask, have a keen eye for details, and be a strong critical thinker.

Duties will include:

—Work with our sales and publicity team to develop strategies for promoting new and existing books and imprints

—Promote our books to educators, retail customers, distributors, and other key customer segments, understanding their different needs

—Grow NSE’s presence for all brands across relevant social media platforms

—Maintain and execute the annual editorial marketing calendar in collaboration with the sales and marketing team

—Brainstorm and execute marketing plans for trade titles in collaboration with authors, agents, and other staff members

—Lead communications with authors and agents about publicity plans for trade titles

—Help plan NSE’s presence at industry trade shows, including author signings and panel submissions, and travel a few times per year to work in NSE’s booth

—Submit titles for review by popular industry journals and vet daily requests for digital ARCs on various platforms

—Research, recommend, and submit to award opportunities for NSE titles

—Handle daily publicity and sales mailings, including ARCs, samples, catalogs, and more

—Keep office copies and bookshelves organized

Preferred Qualifications:

—A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, communications, or other relevant field

—Two or more years of experience in marketing or publicity in the publishing industry

—Enthusiasm for promoting books and evidence of being a self-starter

—Excellent written and verbal communication skills

—Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

—Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs

—Ability to work independently and in a team environment

—A high level of professionalism

We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Location: Hybrid, with at least two days per week working onsite in our Mendota Heights office

Compensation: Upper 30Ks to low 40Ks, DOQ, plus benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Ability to Commute:

• Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mendota Heights, MN 55120