Careers

Do Work That Matters

At Russell Herder, we love helping great companies and great causes succeed – and we have fun doing it. That attracts an eclectic group of professionals, and it’s why we keep growing. Join us and become part of our ethics-driven team that makes good things happen across the U.S. every day.

BENEFITS

It takes great people to do great work.

We firmly believe business can be a force for good. And the way we do this is just as important as our bottom line. Not many ad agencies are internationally-certified B Corps like we are. It take focus, hard work and commitment. And we’re always striving for a higher standard and a better outcome for everyone, especially the talented people that work for us.

Marketing Agency Jobs in Minneapolis, MN
A Creative Universe

Having an office in International Market Square is special. This iconic location is home to studios, showrooms and eye-popping creativity (plus annual sample sales!). While the atmosphere of downtown Minneapolis is bustling, this historic space is inspiring, and perks like convenient free parking seal the deal!

RH Fridays
Working together in a creative and dynamic environment helps us produce the best work for our clients. But working from home has its benefits too. So, on Fridays, you get to work wherever you want. At home, in the office, by the lakes—it’s totally up to you.
Health
A healthy work/life balance is a basic necessity. To aid your well-being, we offer a comprehensive health and dental plan and provide short-and long-term disability and life insurance at no extra cost to you. In addition, our company-sponsored retirement account is available to all team members for before-or-after-tax contributions.
Flex Time Off
Who wants to juggle PTO tracking? Flex Time Off (FTO) just makes sense. With FTO, time doesn’t accrue or expire. Instead, you take the time you need. FTO is available to all full-time employees after their first year. In your first year, however, we’ll give you 15 days of PTO plus paid company-observed holidays.

OPEN POSITIONS

Join us!

Become a member of a team doing work that matters in Minneapolis, MN. If you combine great talent and skills with strong ethics and drive, you’ll fit right in. Take a look at our openings, below.

Don’t see an open position that matches your skillset?

We’re always on the lookout for top-notch talent, so even if you don’t see a current opening that aligns with your expertise, we’d still love to hear from you.

Send your résumé, along with a nice introduction and note about what kind of position you’re looking for, to:

info@russellherder.com

BRAND PLANNER
Overview

Interested in doing work that matters? Russell Herder is seeking an experienced, innovative brand planner. We are specifically looking for a strategist / researcher who is a rockstar analyst, planner, and writer. This professional on our team will work with both client services and creative to shape campaigns based upon their audience research findings. Ad agency experience is essential, with a proven ability to partner with multiple team members.  And as a Certified B Corp, we’re looking for someone who can work with a wide range of constituents, from C-suite and upper management to cultural communities and consumers.

TO APPLY
Please send your resume and salary range to: carol@russellherder.com. Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.

Digital Designer Apprentice
Overview

Russell Herder is seeking a Digital Designer Apprentice, offered in partnership with the state of Minnesota. This is a unique opportunity for an entry-level designer or creative professional who is motivated to use their talents while simultaneously growing their skillset. The role will support our agency through a range of projects and responsibilities, supplemented with online professional development courses.

Preferred candidates will have a background in graphic design, motion graphics, web design or a related discipline; a proactive desire to expand their skillset and integrate existing knowledge; and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. While the position is primarily creative and design-focused, the overall experience and coursework will cover a wide range of agency related topics.

This is a full-time, paid position equivalent to a junior level designer salary, plus benefits. The apprenticeship, as dictated by the state of Minnesota, is typically completed in 12-15 months to accommodate a balance of agency work and required training material. Applicants must be able to work in our Minneapolis office Monday-Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE

Concept, design, and implement assets for digital, social, and web platforms, with additional opportunities to work on print and video projects

Complete all mandatory training courses, including Google Ad Certifications, Online Digital Marketing Certification, Social Media Marketing and others

Ensure designs follow necessary brand guidelines for each client, and are optimized for various platforms

Work within defined budgets and timelines

Create visually cohesive messaging across multiple platforms and media

Collaborate with and support fellow team members across the agency as needed

Organize and manage multiple projects and priorities on different schedules

Design, implement, update, and help maintain client and agency websites

Help create impactful work and a positive working environment that aligns with the agency’s certified B Corporation status

QUALIFICATIONS

Graphic design skillset, with the ability to concept and execute designs across multiple platforms

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree, post-secondary or proven experience in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, web design or related fields are preferred

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at a time

Ability to work both independently and as part as a larger, collaborative team

Enjoy working on a wide variety of projects and clients

Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Preferred, but not required: Experience working with digital design tools such as Figma and Sketch; video/animation programs such as Premiere and After Effects; working knowledge of HTML and CSS in addition to working within a CMS, such as WordPress

TO APPLY

Please send your résumé, link to an online portfolio or work samples, and a few details about yourself (we want to get a feel for who you are!) to: charity.ganley@russellherder.com. Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.

Staff Accountant
Overview

Russell Herder is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a wide range of accounting and administrative duties for the Director of Finance. Successful candidates will have at least two years of accounting experience in a creative, fast-paced environment with a proven ability to be detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive when issues arise.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE

Invoice clients monthly, reconcile revenue to departments, maintain accounts receivable reports including but not limited to open invoices, and aging reports
Maintain payables, match to PO, reconcile to projects and monitor accounts payable outstanding balances when require and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system

  • Reconciles bank statements
  • Reconcile corporate credit cards, data enter and post to project job numbers
  • Maintains accounting department files and records
  • Enters information into accounting data entry system in accordance with GAAP
  • Assists with month-end closing, project job closing, journal entries and reconcile accounts and run monthly reports as required
  • Process Vendor 1099 forms at year end
  • Performs general clerical duties to support Director of Finance as requested
  • Assists with special accounting projects as needed
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Associate Accounting degree, and at least two years of professional service or job costing accounting experience

  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Experience with Workamajig or other project management software is a plus

TO APPLY
Please send your résumé and salary range, along with some details about yourself (we want to get a feel for who you are!) to: carol@russellherder.com (please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line). Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.
Alternatively, you can also apply via our LinkedIn job posting for this position.

Apply on LinkedIn

Staff Accountant
Overview

Russell Herder is seeking a Staff Accountant to support a wide range of accounting and administrative duties for the Director of Finance. Successful candidates will have at least two years of accounting experience in a creative, fast-paced environment with a proven ability to be detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive when issues arise.


SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE

Invoice clients monthly, reconcile revenue to departments, maintain accounts receivable reports including but not limited to open invoices, and aging reports
Maintain payables, match to PO, reconcile to projects and monitor accounts payable outstanding balances when require and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system

  • Reconciles bank statements
  • Reconcile corporate credit cards, data enter and post to project job numbers
  • Maintains accounting department files and records
  • Enters information into accounting data entry system in accordance with GAAP
  • Assists with month-end closing, project job closing, journal entries and reconcile accounts and run monthly reports as required
  • Process Vendor 1099 forms at year end
  • Performs general clerical duties to support Director of Finance as requested
  • Assists with special accounting projects as needed
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Associate Accounting degree, and at least two years of professional service or job costing accounting experience

  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Experience with Workamajig or other project management software is a plus

 

TO APPLY
Please send your résumé and salary range, along with some details about yourself (we want to get a feel for who you are!) to: carol@russellherder.com (please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line). Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.
Alternatively, you can also apply via our LinkedIn job posting for this position.


Apply on LinkedIn

Internship
Details
Spend your summer working alongside Russell Herder’s team of experienced creative, digital, social, content, and account services professionals. Throughout the duration of this internship, talented college juniors, seniors and recent graduates will have the opportunity to learn more about agency life while contributing to real life projects. If you’re interested in pursuing creative work, social media, strategy, writing, graphic design, video or client services, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more and apply online for Russell Herder’s summer internship today: Apply on Russell Herder
Executive Assistant
Details

Provides administrative support for senior executives of our B Corp ad agency. Possesses superior clerical skills, sound judgment, tact, and discretion. Contacts include working closely with high level clients and our highly collaborative team. Works independently on routine administrative matters and is entrusted with highly confidential matters. Responsible for the smooth operation of the office.

Responsibilities

  • Creates correspondence and reports as needed.
  • Advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel including graph/chart making.
  • Excellent proofreading skills
  • Drafts responses and acknowledgements to inquiries, as authorized.
  • Organizes and maintains appropriate files and protects confidential documents and information.
  • Anticipates requirements or problems which may otherwise disrupt activities

and responds to correct such matters.

  • Maintains appointment calendars for Executive team in Outlook, rearranging conflicting meetings.
  • Orders supplies and keeps maintenance service of general office needs.
  • Keeps senior team informed of administrative concerns relating to the office.
  • Screens incoming calls and correspondence, responding proactively when possible.
  • Handles guest reception when clients and vendors visit the office.
  • Coordinates client meetings/presentations by arranging for facilities and catering.
  • Responsible for preparing PowerPoint presentations and proposals.
  • Runs database reports as needed.
  • Prioritizes tasks and assignments to meet scheduled deadlines.
  • there is no negotiating.
  • Assists Director of Finance with recurring needs.
  • Establishes and maintains vendor database for all office products and services.
  • Supervises shipping and receiving of packages and all mail and courier services.

Qualifications

  • Two- or four-year degree from a four-year college or university.
  • 5+ years of office supervisor or administration or related experience (ad agency or professional service firm experience a plus, but not required).
  • Strong proficiency with word processing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook contact databases and other software.

 

Accountability

  • Assigned duties are performed promptly and accurately.
  • Relationship with vendors, team and clients are harmonious and productive.
  • Office operations run smoothly.

TO APPLY

Please send your résumé and salary range, along with some details about yourself (we want to get a feel for who you are!) to: carol@russellherder.com (please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line). Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.

Alternatively, you can also apply via our LinkedIn job posting for this position.

Apply on LinkedIn

Account Manager
Details

Russell Herder is a collaborative, strategic, AAAA agency located in Minneapolis, providing market research, digital marketing, creative development, social media and media relations excellence to our regional and national clients. With nearly four decades in business, we are one of only a very few internationally certified B Corporations® in Minnesota and attract highly skilled talent by doing work that matters. Our clients include innovative organizations in the finance, healthcare, government, built environment and nonprofit spaces.

Our leadership is seeking an experienced, dynamic strategic communicator with proven client relationship-building skills and strong leadership abilities. It’s a great opportunity for a proven professional who thrives working with a talented and supportive team. You’ll not only serve excellent clients, but you will also be an integral part of our firm’s growth and continued evolution. This role will be working directly with an Account Supervisor, as well as independently to own and execute smaller projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for experience - someone who has a demonstrated ad agency track record. Must have agency experience. The ideal candidate will have top-notch relationship-building and financial skills, be an excellent presenter and written strategic communicator, and value the power of good planning, strong creative and analytics.

  • Responsible for management of assigned clients
  • Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and detail driven
  • Ensures that the strategic goals of client work are communicated to the team and met
  • Intimately familiar with client business and marketing objectives
  • Financially responsible for assigned client work
  • Fosters innovative solutions
  • Supports short-term and long-term organic revenue growth opportunities
  • Accountable for maintaining client satisfaction and management of expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time and on budget
  • Comfortable working in support and leadership roles

Requirements

  • Proven professional with 3-5 years of experience within an advertising agency.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to optimize relationships and management experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Team builder
  • Strong problem-solving skills and detail oriented
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree

TO APPLY

Please send your résumé and salary range, along with some details about yourself (we want to get a feel for who you are!) to: carol@russellherder.com (please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line). Any information you send us will be kept private and confidential.

Alternatively, you can also apply via our LinkedIn job posting for this position.

Apply on LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer

Russell Herder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in our hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.