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Rutgers University

Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications)

🇺🇸 Camden, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $101K 💻 Communications 🗓️ October 30th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications). The role involves leading strategic communications, digital storytelling, brand management, and marketing to promote Rutgers University-Camden Athletics, collaborating with various university departments to enhance visibility. The specialist manages media relations, digital content creation, game-day event coordination, and represents the Athletics Department in official capacities.

Highlights

  • Develop and promote Rutgers University-Camden Athletics through strategic communications and marketing.

  • Create digital content, serve as the media liaison, and coordinate media relations and event results dissemination.

  • Manage game-day events including statistical reporting, media coordination, and student staff oversight to ensure accurate NCAA and conference reporting.

  • Collaborate with University Marketing Communications, Admissions, Advancement, and other campus partners.

  • Required skills include live video streaming, graphic design, video editing, videography, photography, and digital content creation.

  • Preferred experience includes 3-5 years in media relations or sports communications, preferably collegiate, and proficiency with social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

  • Knowledge of NCAA statistical data systems and athletic website management (SideArm Sports) is preferred.

  • Starting salary ranges from approximately $68,278 to $100,509 based on qualifications and experience.

  • Position requires a bachelor's degree in communication, sports management, journalism, or related field plus 2 years of experience.

  • Must work full-time, on-site with evening and weekend hours during athletic events.