Do you enjoy working with details, contracts, and complex information, and taking pride in getting things right? Are you someone who finds satisfaction in organizing systems, and supporting colleagues and partners with clear, accurate information? Would you thrive in a collaborative publishing environment where your work ensures creators are respected, intellectual property is protected, and resources can be shared responsibly? If so, the Rights Specialist position at Augsburg Fortress Publishers may be a great fit for you.

Augsburg Fortress Publishers (AFP) is a multimedia publishing ministry of the ELCA, composed of five imprints: Augsburg Fortress, Sparkhouse, Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Broadleaf Books. We publish resources that support Christian worship, faith formation, spiritual growth, and academic study, and professional development. AFP strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Individuals who are committed to contributing meaningfully to diversity and inclusion in publishing are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Rights Specialist position responds to internal and external queries and requests related to Augsburg Fortress Publisher’s intellectual property. The role manages the acquisition of third-party intellectual property, grants non-exclusive permissions, and processes royalty statements from third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Rights Management

• Respond to non-exclusive permissions requests from third parties accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner
• Create, review, and process licensing agreements for AFP content, including reviewing product file records, researching rights language on acquired contracts, and providing direction to internal and external stakeholders
• Request permissions and facilitate licensing agreements for use of third-party content in AFP products
• Provide internal and external education regarding copyrights and permissions
• Register AFP products with the Library of Congress copyright office, and estimate annual expenses based on projected volumes

Royalties

• Process royalty payments, calculating and assigning royalties to appropriate parties
• Track receipt of royalty statements from third-party publishers and request documentation as needed
• Maintain AFP records in the OneLicense database to ensure accurate reporting of AFP music usage
• Respond to queries from AFP contributors regarding permissions and licensing revenue on royalty statements

Recordkeeping and Systems Maintenance

• Maintain an archive of contracts and rights deals
• Update, maintain, and audit internal systems so that they accurately reflect contractual terms, including information regarding royalties, rights, contributor discounts, and complimentary copies
• Perform seasonal rights audits for frontlist products

Supplier Management

• Guide, monitor, and manage the work of external vendors in providing accurate, professional, and timely responses to customer rights and permissions queries

Business Process Transformation

• Critically engage in the adoption of new workflows by closely following the workflow requirements and ensuring that issues are understood, resolved/mitigated, or escalated as appropriate, so that rights and contracts team workflows continue to adapt to the changing publishing environment and offer the best possible value to the business
• With manager support, document new workflows to a high standard and deliver briefing/training to internal and external stakeholders, so that implementation is successful, and the full value of the transformation is realized
• Provide back-up for the contracts team

Ethical Standards

• Actively uphold the ethical standards and behaviors expected by AFP

Desired Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in an administrative position
• College degree or equivalent experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask, be consistent, and be highly organized
• Highly detail-oriented and ability to work with varying complexities of different types of product information
• Effective problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to comprehend publishing agreements
• Ability to work in an environment of change, seeking continuous improvement and innovation in team and house-wide work processes in response to customer needs and budget concerns
• Ability to organize systems, materials, and flow of work efficiently and accurately
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, along with the ability to establish/maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications, the internet for research, online records management, and related functions
• Knowledge of church music and basic church practices is desirable

Salary and Location

The salary range for this position is $50,000–$55,000 annually, depending on qualifications and internal equity. This hybrid position is open to candidates living in the Twin Cities area and requires onsite work in the Minneapolis office at least 2 days per week.

Please include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/3P4ZaVp

Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave. Also included is a pre-tax transportation program and no-cost gym access nearby. You will join a collaborative and creative hybrid work environment, with a talented group of 80 individuals who have a passion for their work. The corporate headquarters is located in the North Loop, Minneapolis with access to Light Rail and Metro Transit bus lines.

Company/organization: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Summary: The Sales Coordinator is responsible for supporting all sales efforts with a focus on business to business and direct sales.

This is a hybrid position based out of our downtown Minneapolis, MN office, some minimum number of days in the office will be expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle and support special sales opportunities and projects as assigned.
• Provide direct support and assistance to the sales staff.
• Present select titles to select customers on a seasonal basis.
• Process requests and maintain records of product samples, review copies, catalogs, cover images and other supplemental materials for all sales reps (school/library, trade, etc.).
• Complete and file required paperwork for vendor applications, title adoptions, regional bids, and various other contractual opportunities.
• Support school and library sales reps by completing quotations, title correlations, specialized lists, and other sales related projects.
• Compiling seasonal school and library rep materials.
• Assist with customer inquiries for all sales staff.
• Support national trade book and gift sales force, as requested by supervisor.
• Seasonal competitive pricing analysis and sell sheet acquisition.
• Maintain seasonal cover images and distribute to Canadian distributors.
• Manage title submission and maintain ongoing records for leveling organizations such as Accelerated Reader, and Lexile. Update internal database with leveling from the organizations and any provided by LPS customers.
• Perform other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary skills:

• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and consistently meet short-term and long-term deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and adept at handling multiple projects.
• Minimum of one-year computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A strong interest in children’s book publishing a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

Full-time Salaried – nonexempt position

Hiring Range: $40,000 to $43000 DOE

Office hours: Monday through Friday, daytime hours

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, FSA, and Vision benefits.
• Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 401k with employer match after 1 year of employment

Lerner Publishing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, height, weight, justice-impacted status, housing status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

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Please send resumes or any general employment inquiries to:
Joyce Hutchinson
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
241 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com

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Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church?

Does your skill set span precise and confident copy writing, video production and editing, and marketing communications across platforms, with the goal of delighting customers at the heart of what you do?

Would you thrive as part of a team that is collaborative, passionate, and flexible in its dynamic marketing of resources that enhance congregational life in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and beyond?

The Marketing Communications Specialist position on the Congregational Team at Augsburg Fortress Publishers may be just the job for you.

Augsburg Fortress Publishers (AFP) is a multimedia publishing ministry of the ELCA, composed of five imprints: Augsburg Fortress, Sparkhouse, Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Broadleaf Books. We publish resources that support Christian worship, faith formation, spiritual growth, and academic study, and professional development. AFP strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Individuals who are committed to contributing meaningfully to diversity and inclusion in publishing are encouraged to apply.

The Congregational Team, representing the Augsburg Fortress and Sparkhouse imprints, develops innovative resources for worship and music, Bible study, devotional life, and faith formation. This small, nimble team publishes and markets hundreds of resources each year.

Position Overview

The Marketing Communications Specialist executes day-to-day marketing and sales efforts for the Congregational Team, with a focus on customer-centered writing and video content creation. This role requires strong organization, problem resolution skills, flexibility, and collaboration across departments. Training and ongoing support are provided to ensure success in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, schedule, and send marketing emails to segmented congregational audiences
• Support and optimize marketing copy across platforms
• Produce audio and video content for social media, promotions, training, and customer education
• Assist with webinar development and execution
• Develop, brief, and manage print pieces for mailings and events
• Collaborate with Marketing team colleagues to develop, execute, and support marketing plans focused on specific resources that meet customer needs
• Work with the Design team to create design briefings, provide feedback, and track schedules at all routing stages
• Help track schedules, contribute to annual marketing budgets, and support project workflows
• Travel to 2–3 events annually to staff AFP booths
• Provide administrative and other support as assigned

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
• 2–3 years of marketing experience; new collogue graduates with standout internships/relevant college work study experience will be considered
• Experience in a mainline Protestant congregational ministry setting as volunteer, staff member, or other role

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong, engaging writing skills tailored to customer needs
• Clear and precise verbal communication skills
• Fluency and creativity with content creation used for promotional videos and instructional videos
• Experience with editing, excerpting, and uploading video to YouTube and Vimeo
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is a plus; enthusiasm for using it is even better
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
• Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot), project management tools (Teamwork), and Microsoft 365, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software quickly
• Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with theological foundations and congregational life in the ELCA or other mainline Protestant denomination(s)

Salary and Location

The salary range for this position is $46,000–$50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and internal equity. This hybrid position is open to candidates living in the Twin Cities area and requires onsite work in the Minneapolis office 2–3 days per week.

Please include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. If you have a video reel, include the link in your resume. Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/4ne6Zok

Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave. Also included is a pre-tax transportation program and no-cost gym access nearby. You will join a collaborative and creative hybrid work environment, with a talented group of 80 individuals who have a passion for their work. The corporate headquarters is located in the North Loop, Minneapolis with access to Light Rail and Metro Transit bus lines.

Company/organization: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Broadleaf Books is an imprint of Augsburg Fortress Publishers, and a home for timely and substantive books at the intersection between religion and culture. We are the publisher of award-winning nonfiction, including the Religion News Association’s top two books of 2026. If you have a passion for books that foster a more open, just, and compassionate world, come join us!

Augsburg Fortress Publishers (AFP) is a multimedia publishing ministry of the ELCA, composed of five imprints: Augsburg Fortress, Sparkhouse, Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Broadleaf Books. We publish resources that support Christian worship, faith formation, spiritual growth, and academic study, and professional development. AFP strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Individuals who are committed to contributing meaningfully to diversity and inclusion in publishing are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Acquisitions Editor for the Broadleaf Books editorial department is responsible for acquiring 12-15 adult trade nonfiction book manuscripts annually in areas that include but are not limited to spirituality, religion, politics, culture, and personal growth, intended for a broad, general-interest readership.

Key Responsibilities

• Soliciting and evaluating proposals and manuscripts
• Preparing supportive materials and presenting new proposals to internal teams and approval committee
• Advising and guiding authors through substantive revisions
• Developing and maintaining a broad and diverse network among authors and agents in their publishing categories
• Staying abreast of publishing and market trends
• Meeting established financial thresholds to be a collaborative team member in driving growth for the imprint
• Preparing final manuscripts for production, drafting book metadata, and participating in staff meetings about list planning, production, and marketing

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2–3 years of experience in adult trade acquisitions
• Master’s or other advanced degree in the humanities or social sciences preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build positive, productive relationships with authors, agents, and internal staff
• Excellent editorial skills and judgement, and ability to identify books that will meet financial targets
• Demonstrated experience in spirituality and religious publishing, with strong awareness of trends in adult nonfiction trade publishing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and work independently while maintaining a steady pipeline of projects
• Ability to negotiate with authors, agents, and internal staff
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrated track record of successful editorial acquisitions work
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat)
• Familiarity with basic financial statements and reporting
• Experience using social media for networking and marketing purposes
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, seeking continuous improvement

Salary and Location

The salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and internal equity. This position is open to remote employees residing outside of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. For individuals located in the Twin Cities region, this can be a hybrid position with time spent working remotely and in our Minneapolis office.

Please include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/4eqLPku

Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave. Also included is a pre-tax transportation program and no-cost gym access nearby. You will join a collaborative and creative hybrid work environment, with a talented group of 80 individuals who have a passion for their work. The corporate headquarters is located in the North Loop, Minneapolis with access to Light Rail and Metro Transit bus lines.

Company/organization: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Summary: The Sales Associate – Special Sales works to increase sales through specialty non-trade, non-classroom, and non-library channels) as well as select digital and educational distributor/wholesaler accounts.

This is a hybrid position based out of our downtown Minneapolis office, some minimum number of days in the office will be expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

Special Sales

• Research, prospect and develop new markets and customers for our titles, including cold calling.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Sell, develop proposals, and make presentations to accounts—including but not limited to direct mail catalogers, websites, subscription box companies, specialty retailers, specialty distributors, gift wholesalers, proprietary label accounts.
• Prepare special sales budget, weekly sales call plans, and sales reports for management.

Gift Sales

• Spearhead gift (non-bookstore) sales and manage gift sales representatives. Present new titles each season to the gift reps via Microsoft Teams.

Digital Sales

• Onboard, manage and grow select digital (Non-Amazon) wholesalers, distributors and other accounts.

Educational Distributors/Wholesalers

• Manage, grow, and make presentations to select accounts.
• Monitor, analyze, and track sales activities.
• Oversee and process orders with customer service team, including special handling, and the accounting team, if necessary.
• Oversee customized sales materials (sell sheets, mailers, catalogs, etc.) with marketing team for special sales customers.
• Troubleshoot (e.g., out of print books, etc.).
• Keep customer database information current.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss workflow and status.
• Keep abreast of relevant job and industry information via trade journals.
• Perform other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary skills:

• Two years’ sales experience with the ability to prioritize projects and daily tasks to meet long-term and short-term deadlines.
• Is a clear, effective, and timely communicator—in verbal and written forms
• Must have good telephone skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
• Some travel may be required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

Full-time Salaried position

Hiring Range: $45,000 to $60,000 DOE

Office hours: Monday through Friday, daytime hours

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, FSA, and Vision benefits.
• Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 401k with employer match after 1 year of employment

Lerner Publishing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), mental or physical disability, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, height, weight, justice-impacted status, housing status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

APPLY NOW

Please send resumes or any general employment inquiries to:
Joyce Hutchinson
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
241 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN
More information about this opportunity...