Public Relations Assistant - Rutgers University, Eagleton Institute of Politics

Rutgers University seeks a Public Relations Assistant for the Rutgers Democracy Lab to coordinate strategic communication plans, connect the Lab with stakeholders, and manage its public profile. The role involves media relations, building relationships across media, partnering with organizations, and collaborating with student creators. Candidates should have a relevant degree and one year of experience in political or communications, with excellent writing, editing, digital media marketing, interpersonal, and MS Office skills. Availability for evenings and weekends is required, and the position is funded by a five-year gift.

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Organization Name: Rutgers University, Eagleton Institute of Politics

Role Title: Public Relations Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time (12-month staff position)

Compensation: $52,602 - $76,975 per year

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey (Hybrid work arrangement possible)

Link to Apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/269693
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Position Overview: Rutgers University seeks a Public Relations Assistant for the Rutgers Democracy Lab to coordinate strategic communication plans highlighting programs, connect the Lab with students, faculty, staff, practitioners, and external stakeholders, and manage the Lab's public profile through targeted outreach. The role involves assisting directors with media relations, building relationships across traditional and social media in New Jersey and nationally, partnering with democracy-focused organizations on shared content, and collaborating with student digital content creators on social media. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or related field plus one year of work experience in the political or communications field, along with excellent writing and editing skills, digital media marketing abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office, social media platforms, and website management. The position requires availability for some evenings and weekends and is funded by a five-year gift.