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Rutgers University

Public Relations Specialist II

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $88K

💻 Communications

🗓️ July 21st, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Public Relations Specialist II. This role supports the Rutgers Democracy Lab by executing strategic communication plans, managing media relations, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders to promote democracy-focused research and programming at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.

Highlights

  • Execute strategic communications to highlight Rutgers Democracy Lab programs.
  • Serve as primary media liaison and coordinate outreach to key audiences.
  • Build relationships with traditional and social media locally and nationally.
  • Partner with democracy-focused organizations and student digital content creators.
  • Manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Photoshop, email marketing tools, social media platforms, CiviCRM, and website management.
  • Minimum BA in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. and New Jersey politics and government essential.
  • Full-time position under URA-AFT Administrative union; paid from a five-year gift with continuation contingent on funds.
  • Salary range from $59,893 to $87,925 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and educational benefits.