Director, Public Relations, Media Communications

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $109K - $125K 💻 Communications 🗓️ April 28th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Director of Public Relations, Media Communications to lead public outreach and strategic communications for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. The role involves managing a communications plan, developing content through journalistic writing and social media, and leading a multimedia outreach team to effectively promote research, teaching, and extension activities to diverse audiences.

Highlights

Lead strategic communications and public relations for SEBS and NJAES, promoting their mission, vision, values, and impact.
Develop and implement innovative messaging and marketing strategies.
Manage a team of communicators including writers, photographers, videographers, and content creators.
Create content in various formats including interviews, videos, photography, and social media.
Use data-driven evaluation to assess and improve communication effectiveness.
Requires a master's degree and at least three years of experience in communications, journalism, or public relations.
Preferred qualifications include 5+ years in communications or marketing strategy, leadership experience, knowledge of higher education trends, and experience with CRM, marketing automation tools, digital marketing, and science communication.
Technical skills include proficiency with Adobe design suite, video editing software, WordPress or other CMS, and email marketing platforms.
Salary range is $108,670 to $124,971, with consideration of experience, qualifications, and funding.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record due to job-related travel needs.