Creative Marketing Designer I - Motion

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 159-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. 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.

We're seeking a creative and driven Creative Marketing Designer - Motion at our headquarters in Minneapolis MN to own brand and cross-functional creative work, with a focus on motion and video. This role shares the majority of its responsibilities with the Creative Marketing Designer — Brand role, while bringing dedicated motion graphics and video production capability to the team. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you'll collaborate daily with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer and the broader Growth & Marketing team. A portfolio is required. Please include a link to your online portfolio (preferred) or upload your portfolio as a document when submitting your application.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce brand creative assets across digital, print, and social platforms.
• Maintain brand and sub-brand consistency across all creative outputs and channels.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions with creative input on campaign concepting.
• Collaborate with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer to build and maintain design systems and templates (Email, RON, Social, ROP).
• Develop and produce motion graphics and video content for social, email, and campaign deliverables.
• Build mood boards and concept decks to communicate how creative concepts connect to campaign goals.
• Partner with the Senior Creative Marketing Designer to explore AI-based motion and video tools (e.g., Creatify) as part of the team's broader AI innovation goals.
• Build proficiency in cross-functional coordination platforms to independently manage coverage when needed.
• Draft baseline copy for owned projects, while relying on campaign partners for core messaging direction.
• Design and produce email creative for brand and sub-brand campaigns, from concept through final layout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience. Preferably a BFA in a relevant field.
• Experience and/or interest with motion graphics and video editing software (After Effects, Premiere, or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop as well as Figma.
• Strong typography and layout skills, including email design.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within brand guidelines while pushing the brand forward.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Comfort learning and navigating new platforms and marketing systems, including but not limited to AI applications.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant creative and motion work.
• 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.

A portfolio is required. Please include a link to your online portfolio (preferred) or upload your portfolio as a document when submitting your application.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $24.03-26.44/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 (https://benefits.startribunecompany.com/).

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. 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 (https://www.fastcompany.com/91269631/media-news-most-innovative-companies-2025) Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 (https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-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.

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