Public Relations Specialist II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Communications 🗓️ April 26th, 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 developing and executing strategic communication plans to promote the Institute's research, overseeing the communications team, cultivating media relations, and expanding outreach to enhance stakeholder engagement and visibility of Eagleton's work.

Highlights

Curate and manage Eagleton's public profile and communications targeting students, alumni, scholars, the Rutgers community, and the general public.

Oversee communications team and supervise student interns for graphic, video, and digital content needs.

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

Enhance stakeholder engagement with Eagleton's research, education, and public service initiatives.

Collaborate on the 70th Anniversary Committee's campaign planning and management.

Assist with other Institute programs including public series, education, and staff committees.

Required skills include excellent writing, editing, digital marketing, interpersonal communication, and proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CiviCRM, and social media management tools.