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Editorial Development Manager (Hybrid or Remote) (Minneapolis, MN)
Overview
Description
About Teacher Created Materials
Teacher Created Materials is a nearly 50-year-old, award-winning publisher dedicated to making teaching more effective and learning more fun. We create PreK–12 educational programs across content areas, as well as engaging trade books, digital products, professional development titles, and professional learning services.
Our resources are made for teachers by teachers and are designed to support students, educators, caregivers, and families wherever learning takes place. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Teacher Created Materials continues to grow through strong partnerships with schools, educators, and trade channels. We are passionate about developing innovative, imaginative, and research-informed materials that are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide.
We foster a collaborative, creative, and mission-driven workplace where curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning thrive.
Teacher Created Materials Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Childcare and wellness programs
- Professional growth opportunities
- And more!
Location
- Huntington Beach office, Minneapolis office, or remote
Position Summary
Teacher Created Materials is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly organized publishing professional to help grow our professional and educational publishing lines under our Shell Education and Free Spirit Publishing imprints.
The Content Acquisition & Development Manager will identify and recruit high-profile education authors, thought leaders, presenters, and practitioners while managing the editorial development of projects from concept through production.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced publishing environment and enjoys balancing relationship-building, content development, editorial leadership, and project management. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborative leader who can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while working closely with authors, freelancers, and cross-functional internal teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated publishing professional who is eager to grow into a larger leadership role within educational publishing.
Qualifications
Duties/Responsibilities
Author Recruitment & Acquisitions
- Identify, recruit, and cultivate relationships with high-level education authors, presenters, consultants, and thought leaders.
- Research emerging trends, educator needs, and market opportunities to develop compelling publishing concepts and proposals.
- Evaluate manuscript submissions, proposals, and new product ideas for alignment with publishing goals and audience needs.
- Represent Teacher Created Materials at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships and identify new author talent.
- Collaborate with the Publisher to shape and expand the publishing pipeline and long-term content strategy.
Editorial Development
- Lead editorial development of assigned projects from acquisition through final production.
- Perform developmental and substantive editing to ensure content quality, accuracy, clarity, instructional effectiveness, and audience engagement.
- Guide authors through manuscript development, revisions, and feedback cycles while maintaining positive, collaborative relationships.
- Ensure projects align with brand standards, publishing goals, schedules, and market expectations.
- Partner with creative, production, marketing, and sales teams to support successful product launches.
Project & Workflow Management
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate and oversee external editors, writers, freelancers, and project contributors.
- Build and maintain detailed project timelines and ensure deliverables remain on track.
- Troubleshoot workflow challenges and proactively resolve scheduling or production issues.
- Maintain organized project documentation, editorial records, permissions, and communication archives.
- Assist in refining and improving editorial workflows, systems, and best practices.
Market & Product Development
- Stay informed about educational trends, professional learning topics, classroom needs, and competitor publishing initiatives.
- Contribute ideas for new publishing opportunities, series concepts, and product formats.
- Support sales and marketing teams by reviewing copy, contributing launch information, and helping position products effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in publishing, editorial development, acquisitions, or educational content development.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Publishing, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage publishing or editorial projects from concept through production.
- Strong developmental editing and editorial feedback skills.
- Experience building relationships with authors, presenters, consultants, or subject matter experts.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Passion for education, professional learning, and impactful publishing.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for conferences and author meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing network within the education conference, professional development, or author-presenter community.
- Experience managing freelance editorial teams or external contributors.
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of sitting and computer work.
- Ability to travel occasionally for conferences and events.
Work Conditions
- General office or home office environment
Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action applies to all levels of employment and to all employment practices, including (but not limited to) compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, educational, training, recreational, and social activities.
Company/organization:
Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit Publishing, and Shell Education
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Rights Specialist (Hybrid) (Minneapolis, MN)
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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Marketing Communications Specialist (Hybrid) (Minneapolis, MN)
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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Acquisitions Editor (Hybrid or Remote) (Minneapolis, MN)
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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Sales Associate – Special Sales (Hybrid) (Minneapolis, MN)
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.
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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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Company/organization:
Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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