Public Relations Specialist II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Communications 🗓️ April 28th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Public Relations Specialist II for the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The role involves executing strategic communication plans to promote the Institute’s research, commentary, student success, and alumni engagement while managing the communications team, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and supporting various Institute initiatives and campaigns.

Highlights

Develop and implement strategic communication plans to elevate the Eagleton Institute’s brand and visibility.

Supervise communications team and student interns handling graphic, video, and digital content.

Serve as primary media liaison, building relationships locally and nationally.

Increase stakeholder engagement with the Institute’s research, education, and public service.

Contribute to outreach strategies, including the 70th Anniversary campaign planning and management.

Participate in Institute-wide programs, public series, education efforts, and staff committees.

Proficiency required in MS Office, PhotoShop, email marketing, social media, and CiviCRM/contact management platforms.

Minimum qualification: BA in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or related field plus two years of relevant political or communications experience.