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Department:      Production                                                            

Supervisor:         Purchasing Manager

Responsible for running the Konica Accurio C3070 (high speed copier) and other department equipment in the production room. Konica output includes advance copy readers (ARC’s), F&G’s, other marketing and pre-sale promotional printing such as catalogs, sell sheets, brochures, and teaching guides.

Assist with receiving deliveries of supplies, stocking supplies and recycling breakdown.

Assist in quality inspection function for all first run, frontlist and backlist sample books which arrive daily.

Order misc. Marketing projects from short run vendors. Juggle multiple, deadline driven projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with production work orders in SharePoint. Output and finish marketing and sales projects including ARC’s, F&G’s, sell sheets, catalogs, brochures and teaching guides on the high speed copier, trim and box.
2. Assist with print, layout, and pagination questions.
3. Assist with coordinating maintenance and calibration of Konica and Epson printers with contracted service.
4. Assist with inventory management of paper, inks and consumables.
5. Assist with quality inspections of first run, front list and back list titles.
6. Assist with receiving deliveries of these supplies, stocking supplies and recycling breakdown.
7. Assist with file uploads and tracking purchase orders.
8. Assist with tearing down film library and coordinate recycling.
9. Perform other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Experience running high speed digital copiers, trouble-shooting problems
2. Knowledge of Mac, Windows and Unix commands used to maintain the RIPs.
3. Knowledge of PhotoShop, InDesign, Acrobat, Excel, FileMaker and Kodak proofing software.
4. Detail oriented and ability to adhere to specific workflow specifications.
5. Skilled in math and spatial concepts.
6. Understand aspects of the printing process including marks, trims, press layouts, etc.
7. Understanding of different print specifications for book printing
8. Experience with finishing equipment: hydraulic cutter
9. Time management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
10. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to resolve technical and mechanical problems with creative solutions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience at a copy shop or other graphics centered work center
• 1 year experience with Mac and Windows

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Bend to load paper in the high speed copier
• Unload finished units from the high speed copier and deliver within the office building
• Use a hand truck or pallet jack to move cases of paper
• Stand at the copier and walk within the office building (more than 50% of the time)
• Sit at a desk for computer work (less than 50% of the time)

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Department: Publisher and Contracts

Supervisor:  CEO and Director of Contracts

This position provides administrative support for the president/publisher and the contracts department. Responsibilities include coordination of travel needs for meetings and conferences; scheduling; preparing and compiling material for major intradepartmental meetings; managing copyright registration, complimentary copies and CIP book processing; etc.  At times will handle highly confidential and sensitive information.  Deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Ability to prioritize and organize a diversified workload and possession of a strong attention to detail is a requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage CEO’s daily schedule, contacts and maintain calendar. Ensure complete information is available for all events.
2. Review emails and calls when CEO is out of office. Use discretion to address matters, and communicate as necessary.
3. Schedule meetings as requested by executives.
4. Meet and greet CEO’s guests and visitors.
5. Screen calls, file, and organize incoming mail and outgoing correspondence including, drafting traditional business letters. Use discretion to address requests for information.
6. Work closely with CEO to ensure that files and records are organized and readily available. Requires establishing and maintaining a variety of records, including some considered highly confidential.
7. Archive CEO’s emails monthly and digitally file various electronic reports.
8. Support appointment scheduling for the CEO at foreign and domestic book fairs. Coordinating with other staff members’ schedules for aforementioned fairs and shows.
9. Resolve computer problems with IT.
10. Act as informal liaison with department heads.
11. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the CEO and various members of management team.
12. Register, track and maintain all department contracts files and activity reports, including scanning and filing, as necessary.
13. Register and track all copyrights for foreign and domestic projects as defined by the USCR and LPG.
14. Collaborate with customer service to ensure the timely shipping of author complimentary copies and CIP copies to the Library of Congress.
15. Maintain royalty spreadsheet and act as point person for various royalty related questions.
16. Miscellaneous database entry and directed by contract’s team.
17. Works with Facilities Manager on guest protocol.
18. Meet weekly with CEO and director of contracts to discuss workflow and priorities.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Attention to detail, including, a high level of accuracy in both written and oral communication skills.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
3. Ability to manage multiple projects and possession of strong organizational skills.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel.
5. Ability to maintain a positive and calm demeanor during times of high stress.

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN

 

Company/organization: Red Line Editorial, Inc.
Location: Mendota Heights/remote

The Role

At Capstone, our Manager of Project Management Office (PMO) drives success by developing a high-performing PMO team that delivers well-executed projects. The PMO is integral to Capstone’s success and our growth strategy. We’re looking for an excellent communicator who can define, prioritize, and develop projects within all areas of Capstone’s business.

This role develops a best-in-class PMO team and is responsible for defining project management best practices, developing PM methodologies and tools, managing resource prioritization across projects, ensuring a consistent approach to project management throughout the organization, and serves as the PM on higher profile projects. Scrum Master certification is preferred.

Why You’ll Want to Join Capstone

Do you want to join an innovative company whose mission is to improve the educational experiences of children and the educators who serve them? Capstone is a fast-paced growth company committed to cultivating a love of reading and learning.

At Capstone, we believe reading is for everyone. For more than 30 years, Capstone has been a national leader in K-5 educational content including digital products (PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect) and award-winning books. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We are a mission-driven company that provides opportunities for professional learning and development and a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Participates in strategic analysis and develops project charter and related artifacts to identify project goals, scope, budget, deliverables, role assignments, resource requirements, schedules, timelines, methods for measuring results, security and risk assessment.
• Develops and manages communications plans for project team members, project steering committee, and senior leadership teams to ensure transparency and awareness to project status, risks, and KPI’s. Creates a forum and format for ongoing open communication within functional area or among departments.
• Embrace and embed agile methodologies within department, with a focus on continual improvement
• Directs project team members and assigns individual responsibilities. Maintains effective communication and working relationships with customers and project team members.
• Responsible for the growth and development of Project Management personnel.
• Develop Project Management as a core skillset within Coughlan Companies and Capstone. Unify the practices throughout the company to ensure a consistent approach.
• Work with Senior Leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects (both technical and non-technical) that maximize investment and deliver strategic results.
• Serves as Project Manager or Program Manager on key strategic initiatives.

Leadership

• Develop and manage staff of Project Management Team into a best-in-class PMO.
• The organization is very creative, fast-paced, and innovation-focused. This position must remain current on new trends in project management methodologies, and proactively introduce recommendations improvements to benefit the organization and help drive and support product sales growth.
• Responsible for reviewing budget and other financial documents to identify and support project decisions.
• Partner with Technology Leadership in all areas of staff management including: recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Empathetic and engaging individual, who listens well, is responsive, solutions focused and results oriented
• Results-driven and agile with the commitment and confidence to assume leadership in an evolving environment
• Adept at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization to achieve results

Education, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university.
• PMP Certification and/or Scrum Master Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large complex development, design, and implementation projects. Experience leading teams of project managers.
• Strong business process orientation and a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to effectively lead teams comprised of cross-functional members with diverse levels and areas of expertise
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology.
• Works equally well in a team or independently
• Proactive, takes initiative to suggest ideas or solve problems
• Highly effective communication, both oral and written – clear and concise
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize conflicting demands
• Highly accountable in completing assigned tasks within communicated timelines
• Interested in sharing ideas and mentoring others in areas of advanced proficiency
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the combined success of the team and organization.

Travel Requirements

Work will be via teleconference (Zoom and similar) initially, but up to 10% travel may be required in the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: remote, usa

Do you love looking for mistakes in restaurant menus? Are you known for correcting you’re friends’ bad grammar? Did you spot the error in the previous sentence? If so, this is the position for you!

The production, publishing, and packaging powerhouse, Mighty Media, is looking for a production editor to join our team. Mighty Media seeks to create captivating books and media for kids. Our preferred candidate will be open-minded, enthusiastic, and have an extraordinary editorial instinct and eye for detail. We’re looking for someone who wants to explore print and digital publishing and marketing project solutions who understands the relevance of expanding innovation in publishing.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to: 

·         Editing manuscripts for content, accuracy, flow, reading level, and coherency

·         Editing early layouts in InDesign

·         Copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking book manuscripts and other materials

·         Project managing books through the publishing process, from draft manuscript to print-ready book

·         Overseeing authors, fact checkers, and other vendors as projects require

·         Photo research

·         Photo shooting and crafting

·         Writing projects as assigned

Our ideal candidate will: 

Be familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and open to using other style guides

·         Possess strong project management skills

·         Have experience writing, editing, teaching, or entertaining children

·         Thrive as part of a team in a collaborative environment, be open to constructive critique, and be unafraid to ask for or offer help when needed

·         Be organized, detail oriented, deadline driven, and budget conscious

·         Look for ways to streamline and improve current processes to increase efficiency and quality

·         Be open to brainstorming, dialogue, discussion, and debate with all publishing departments to explore innovative product and marketing possibilities

·         Be proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office and open to a digital workflow

·         Experience with Adobe CC programs, including InDesign and Photoshop a plus

·         Possess extremely strong written and verbal communication skills

Bottom Line

·         We are looking for a brilliant problem-solver and team player with extraordinary drive and a desire to learn, grow, and make the world a better place through children’s publishing. A college degree is not required.

Nuts + Bolts

·         This is a contract position, starting at 32–40 hours per week, with the potential for permanent employment.

·         The position is primarily remote but may require some in-office work and training at our studio in Hopkins, MN.

·         Fully remote applicants will be considered.

·         Salary DOQ. We believe in work-life balance, paying a living wage, and opportunities for bonuses and profit-sharing.

 

Send your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant materials to  jobs@mightymedia.com.

Company/organization: Mighty Media Inc.
Location: Hopkins, MN /Remote

Assist Digital and Editorial teams with various projects while gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be an active member of the Digital and Editorial teams by supporting all efforts.
2. Upon request, perform research tasks, utilizing local libraries and the internet.
3. Upon request, compile book style sheets, photo wish lists, further reading lists, verify indexes, write back cover copy, etc.
4. Perform miscellaneous administrative duties, including photocopying.
5. Edit ebook metadata and validate ebook files.
6. Test standard and enhanced ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital products on a variety of devices to ensure top quality.
7. Test online platforms and apps on a variety of devices to ensure top quality.
8. Provide QA feedback in an organized and timely manner.
9. Assist in creation of ebooks, audiobooks, preview files, and other digital products as necessary.
10. Assist with writing and/or editing marketing copy and project documentation.
11. Perform special projects or other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Strong writing and proof reading ability
2. Proficiency with library and Internet research
3. Strong interest in children’s writing and book publishing
4. Organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Basic computer experience including MS Word
6. Familiarity with a variety of e-readers, especially iPad and Kindle
7. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or experience with ebook creation is a plus. 

Education: Two years of undergraduate work or equivalent experience; major in English, Education, Computer Science, or related field.

We need Diverse Books (WNDB) offers grants for diverse candidates.  For more information, please see their website at: https://diversebooks.org/our-programs/internship-grants/application-information/

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  The duties and responsibilities for this position have been analyzed.  On that basis, this position has been determined to be non-exempt.

It is the policy of Lerner Publishing Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, or any other class protected under applicable law.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN

This role will be part of a creative, fast-paced in-house design team focused on Beaming Books, our children’s book imprint that publishes high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive in every part of who they are – emotionally, socially, and spiritually.  With topics ranging from self-esteem to kindness, ethics, and faith, our books are designed to spark the imagination and equip kids and families to live full and flourishing lives, together. 

Qualifications

This position will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create marketing and product designs for both print and digital distribution
• Advise on the best way to solve design challenges
• Effectively manage timelines using project management software and clearly communicate with project management team to meet requests with short turnarounds
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency for all deliverables
• Maintain brand standards across a wide variety of brands and projects
• Build and maximize relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure successful conceptualization, development, and execution of work

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Creative and collaborative: Work with editorial, marketing, and the design team to understand creative intent and determine how to best meet each title’s unique needs
• Detail-oriented: Someone who loves to dig into the weeds of a design project and make sure everything is thought out and harmonious
• A clear communicator and great listener who can both give and respond thoughtfully to feedback
• Self-driven and organized, managing multiple projects within desired timelines
• A collegial team member with a positive attitude

Technical requirements:

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Proficiency on a Mac with Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Experience working with project management software is desirable
• In-depth knowledge of print and digital book production
• Illustration skills and eBook production experience are a plus

Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis, MN /Remote

This role will be part of a creative, fast-paced in-house design team, working collaboratively on new and existing design resources for both print and digital distribution for all our imprints. The graphic designer will focus on all phases of the design process, incorporating fresh ideas while effectively communicating product features and maintaining brand identity. We are open to remote applicants.

 Qualifications

This position will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create marketing and product designs
• Advise on the best way to solve design challenges
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency for all deliverables
• Maintain brand standards across a wide variety of brands and imprints
• Build and maximize relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure successful conceptualization, development, and execution of work

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Creative and collaborative: Work with development, marketing, and the design team to understand creative intent and implement it across a wide range of deliverables
• Detail-oriented: Someone who loves to dig into the weeds of a design project and make sure everything is thought out and harmonious
• A clear communicator and great listener who can give and respond thoughtfully to feedback
• Self-driven and organized, managing multiple projects with fast-paced timelines
• A collegial team member with a positive attitude

Technical requirements:

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency on a Mac with Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• knowledge of print and digital production
• Experience working with project management software is desirable
• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge is helpful
• illustration skills are a bonus

 

 

Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis, MN /Remote

Position Summary

Liturgical Press invites applications for the full-time benefit eligible position of Bilingual Sales and Customer Service Representative.

Liturgical Press is internationally known as a Catholic and ecumenical publisher in prayer and spirituality, Scripture, liturgy, theology, and monastic life. Founded in 1926, Liturgical Press is the publishing house of Saint John’s Abbey, a Benedictine community located within the 3000 acres of woods and lakes of the Saint John’s University’s campus in central Minnesota.

Under the supervision of the Sales and Marketing Manager, this position is responsible for outbound telemarketing, as well as inbound and in-person customer service in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

1. Develop relationship with and provide ongoing customer service to an assigned list of accounts.   Call on the assigned accounts to sell appropriate products.
2.  Responsible for outbound telemarketing (contact existing and potential customers) to sell products and services including books, Give US This Day and other products, as directed, and working from a script as necessary.
3. Provide excellent inbound customer service by handling email, fax, mail, and phone orders, inquiries and correspondence promptly.  Determine the proper course and take the action necessary to resolve customer dilemmas in a win-win manner.  Communicate with the proper personnel for questions and/or assistance.
4. Responsible for being familiar with all products of LP and its partners in order to be able to recommend and assist customers in their buying decisions.
5. Responsible for the accurate and timely computer entry of customer orders.  This includes but is not limited to, the editing and correction of these orders, complying with LP order credit guidelines, processing returns, processing credit card charges electronically, processing customer payment via checks, money orders and wire transfers, and entering shipping and handling charges to invoices appropriately.
6. Add new customers accurately into the system, update information on existing customers as directed, audit lists for duplicates, update zip-code records and e-mail addresses.
7. Responsible for the entry and maintenance of promotional codes as directed by marketing.   This includes the maintenance of exhibit sales promotion codes and the entry of invoices to these codes.  As requested will help with the return of inventory and closeout of the exhibit.  As requested will also be responsible for the proofreading of advertising pieces.
8. Provide assistance to Accounts Receivable by having an understanding of and complying with their procedures including the return/refunds policies, credit terms, credit limits, bad debt policies and adjustments of accounts.
9. Provide customer service to walk-in customers in our showroom as needed or directed.  This will include knowing the products and their prices and how to process their purchases.  Assist with book inventory and stock replenishment when asked.
10. Retrieve e-mail and phone messages and web-site orders as needed.  Assist in the opening and distribution of mail as directed.
11. In support of LP’s Mission, Vision and Heritage will maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving in a manner that promotes positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.
12. Create worksheets and reports for currently assigned product area as needed and directed.   As directed generate renewal notices, re-releases, mailing labels, deposit slips, etc.  Working with the Sales and Marketing Manager and/or the Financial Manager create purchase orders for subscription products.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Graduate with one to two years experience in customer service, preferably telephone related.
2. Fluent in Spanish and English, written and conversational.
3. Above average analytical skills.  With the ability to learn quickly and possesses strong organizational skills.
4. Ability to work with minimum supervision, relying on personal skills and experience to organize and complete work assignments.
5. Ability to operate data processing equipment including computer terminals, printers and personal computers.
6. Accurate typist, at least 35wpm

Additional Requisites:

1. Ability to interact with the community of Saint John’s as an integral part of the staff and faculty.
2. Project a positive image of service which represents the unit to which assigned.
3. Ability to acquire an understanding of the character and mission of Saint John’s and the College of Saint Benedict.
4. A willingness to maintain a high level of competence, discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
5. The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance in our operation.   Each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries.  The Order of St. Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State and departmental regulations related to safety and health.

Liturgical Press offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on “Apply” or at  http://employmentosb.csbsju.edu

A complete application includes submission of a cover letter and resume.

Company/organization: Liturgical Press
Location: Collegeville, Minnesota

Position Summary

Liturgical Press invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Assistant Editor, Give Us This Day.

Liturgical Press is internationally known as a Catholic and ecumenical publisher in prayer and spirituality, Scripture, liturgy, theology, and monastic life.  Founded in 1926, the Liturgical Press is the publishing house of Saint John’s Abbey, a Benedictine community located within the 3000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John’s University’s campus in central Minnesota.

Under the supervision of the Editor, the Assistant Editor is responsible for essential editorial tasks involved in the fast-paced editorial process for Give Us This Day, a monthly periodical for daily personal prayer with an authentically catholic and Benedictine editorial profile. This individual collaborates and communicates with Give Us This Day team regarding all aspects of the publication.

Responsibilities

Editorial duties and responsibilities:

• Research and recommend 11–13 previously published reflections as well as prayers and blessings for each monthly issue, and submit for editor’s review and approval.
  1. These selections serve to broaden the depth and breadth of the voices in Give Us This Day—ancient and contemporary, women and men, people of racial and geographic diversity.
  2. This selection process requires networking and relationship building with an expanding group of publishers.
• Review initial typeset pages and, with editor, correct reflow and establish page counts for each issue.
• Review and approve all page proofs, with a proofreader’s eye for detail and accuracy.
• In conjunction with Production Manager and Editor, establish and communicate production schedules for each issue.
• Drawing from previous issues of Give Us This Day, select hymn texts for each issue.
• Participate in review and selection of art for each issue.

Other duties as assigned:

• Copyedit/fact-check content.
• Communicate with readers and authors.
• Review and comment on marketing copy.
• Cross-train with publishing assistant for various duties:
• Assemble manuscript for production.

• Prepare previously published selections for editorial use.
• Administer permissions requests for previously published work, communicating with editor regarding status of permissions requests.
• Prepare acknowledgments and credits for each issue.
• Other miscellaneous duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, theology, or other related field.
• Broad knowledge of and keen interest in spiritual writing, Scripture,  and prayer practices.
• Knowledge of the Lectionary for Mass and the liturgical calendar.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments under rigorous publication deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in publishing or related communications field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Above average competence with English language and grammar.
• Demonstrable proofreading and copyediting skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Above average attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.

ADDITIONAL REQUISITES:

Ability to interact with the community of the Order of Saint Benedict.

Project a positive image of service which represents the unit to which assigned.

Willingness to acquire an understanding of the character and mission of Order of Saint Benedict.

A willingness to maintain a high level of competence. Discreet judgment and confidentiality is expected of all employees.

The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance in our operation. Each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries. The Order of St. Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State and departmental regulations related to safety and health.

To Apply

To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” link or at http://employmentosb.csbsju.edu . A complete application includes completion of the application form, and attaching a cover letter and resume.Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Order of Saint Benedict is an EEO/AA employer.

Proof of COVID vaccination or filing a vaccine exemption and once weekly COVID testing is a requirement of employment with the Order of Saint Benedict.

Company/organization: Liturgical Press
Location: Collegeville, Minnesota