Publisher

Starbucks; Joliet (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. in Joliet, IL seeks a senior Publisher who treats Growth Mindset as a starting point, not a finish line. You’ll combine 5 years of know-how with a $95,000-$131,000 anchor, full project ownership, and a team that has your back.

You’ll steer Growth Mindset roadmap with nerve and humility, partner with teams who rarely sit in the same room, and ensure handoffs are warm so Joliet partners never feel dropped. This is a remote-first role with strong mentorship and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 5 years of know-how referenced in the job ad.
• Experience leading or owning projects is implied by the 'full project ownership' phrasing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Steer Growth Mindset roadmap with confidence and humility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams who may not sit in the same room.
• Ensure handoffs are warm and timely so Joliet partners feel supported.
• Set realistic expectations for a temporary role’s delivery.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture in the Joliet, IL office.
• Map inter-team handoffs to prevent anything slipping through the cracks.

Skills

writer's ear for tone

read room instincts

active listening

problem solving

coaching

team collaboration

clear written & verbal communication

Job description

This is a senior Publisher opening for someone who treats Growth Mindset as a starting point, not a finish line, here at Starbucks. Here you'll combine 5 years of know-how with $95,000 - $131,000, full project ownership, and a team that has your back.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer Starbucks's Growth Mindset roadmap with both nerve and humility
• Partner sideways with teams who rarely sit in the same room
• Keep Attention to Detail handoffs warm so Joliet partners never feel dropped
• Keep senior expectations grounded in what the temporary role can deliver
• Champion a positive, collaborative culture throughout the Joliet, IL office
• Map the handoffs between IL teams so nothing falls in the cracks

What You'll Bring

• A writer's ear for tone in a high-stakes email
• Sound instincts for reading a room you've never been in before
• The kind of listening that makes the other person feel heard
• Hands-on command of Problem Solving, with Coaching as a close second
• A teammate's instinct to unblock others before yourself
• Comfort with temporary arrangements and the rhythms of a self-directed workplace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What sets Starbucks apart is a supportive team in Joliet that treats every customer like a partner. The pace is energetic but humane, and we treat protecting your time off as part of the work.

With $95,000 - $131,000 as the anchor, expect mentorship, a benefits package worth bragging about, and the latitude to work remote-first.