Public Relations Specialist II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Communications 🗓️ May 1st, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Public Relations Specialist II for the Eagleton Institute of Politics. This role requires executing strategic communication plans to promote the Institute's research and activities, managing the communications team, liaising with media, and enhancing stakeholder engagement to elevate the Institute’s public profile and outreach.

Highlights

Manage and execute strategic communication plans for Eagleton Institute to promote research and public programs.
Supervise communications team and student interns to fulfill graphic, video, and digital content needs.
Serve as primary media liaison, building relationships locally and nationally.
Increase stakeholder engagement with Institute’s resources and expand outreach strategies.
Collaborate on the 70th Anniversary campaign concept, planning, and management.
Participate in various Institute programs and cross-team projects.
Proficient in MS Office, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, CiviCRM, social media platforms, and tools like Hootsuite and Buffer.
Minimum BA in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, verbal communication, digital marketing skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks independently.
Salary range from $59,893 to $87,925 with benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.