Capstone Publishers, an innovative children’s book publishing company that supports today’s young learners, has an immediate opening for a Product Development Editor in our Bloomington location.

This position will be responsible for: market research; recommending new series and titles; creating series guidelines for use in editorial and production; communicating with production teams and reviewing and approving manuscripts and layouts for new products in development to ensure high quality and marketability; and some travel required.

4-year degree required, plus at least 3 years of experience in editorial, product development, or a related field.  Book publishing experience a plus.  Must demonstrate a high level of skill in research and analytical thinking, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines.  Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite; Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Capstone Publishers has an immediate opening for a website production designer at our Bloomington location.  Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining the daily production of the websites, maintenance of website content and formatting to ensure accuracy, implementation of HTML modifications, creation of web content, design and implementation of email blasts, banner ads, and promotions related to the websites, and coordination of schedules with internal and external vendors.

The qualified candidate will have a 2 year degree in web design, web programming or related field.  Must have an understanding of user interface, graphic design, web infrastructure, production processes, working knowledge of HTML/cross-platform web development, graphics, data, business software packages including Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Excel, and Word.  We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, great communication skills, and a team player. 

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, training opportunities, and a rewarding work environment. Please send resume, work samples, and salary history to: Human Resources, Coughlan Companies, Inc., 151 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Fax: 507-345-8504. E-mail: hrservices@coughlancompanies.com  or apply on-line at www.coughlancompanies.com No phone calls, please.

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Capstone Publishers has an immediate opening for an experienced marketing manager in our Bloomington office to develop and drive the marketing strategy for Capstone Publishers’ technology products.  In this position, you will recommend plans to achieve aggressive revenue and expense targets; manage development and implementation of all marketing initiatives for assigned market/product categories; and identify opportunities for product and marketing innovation to further distinguish us from competitors.

The qualified candidate will have BA/BS degree in marketing or related field (MBA preferred) and 7+ years of progressive direct marketing, product and project management experience.  Copywriting expertise and knowledge of the education market a plus.  Successful candidate will excel at both the creative and analytical side of marketing, enjoy strategic planning as well as tactical execution, and be an effective team leader.  Some overnight travel required (10% to 15%). 

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package and a rewarding work environment. Please send resume and salary history to: Human Resources, Coughlan Companies, Inc., 151 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Fax: 507-345-8504. E-mail: hrservices@coughlancompanies.com  or apply on-line at www.coughlancompanies.com No phone calls, please.