Strategic Communications Editor (Hybrid/Remote)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver strategic communications about NJTPA’s plans, programs, and accomplishments. The Editor will write and edit materials, coordinate media and digital communications, support Board communications, and assist multimedia content including podcasts.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate technical information into clear,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, media studies, English, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Education and experience prerequisites may be exempted at the university’s discretion if the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit communications materials including press releases, newsletters, publications, reports, talking points, speeches, website content, social media posts, and scripts for video or podcast projects.
• Assist with media relations activities including preparing media materials, responding to inquiries, maintaining media lists, and supporting interviews or press briefings.
• Work with staff in the Communications and Public Affairs division to create digital and multimedia content for the website, social media channels, newsletters, and other communication platforms.
• Assist with development, scripting, scheduling, recording, and preparation of content for podcast episodes and other audio-based communications.
• Support Board and Committee communications including preparing agendas, briefing materials, talking points, minutes, presentations, and follow up materials.
• Assist with preparing presentations, graphics, and materials for agency programs, events, and special initiatives.
• Help maintain consistency in messaging, branding, and style across agency communications.
• Translate technical or program related information into clear, public friendly language.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, media studies, English, or related field

1–3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media, public relations, or closely related field

Tools

WordPress CMS

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop, coordinate, and deliver strategic communications about NJTPA’s plans, programs, and accomplishments. The Editor will write and edit materials, coordinate media and digital communications, support Board communications, and assist multimedia content including podcasts.

The role requires exceptional writing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate technical information into clear,