Communications and Public Relations Specialist

Newark, NJ (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 14 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end creation and management of promotional materials and campaigns, ensuring a cohesive brand image while leading publicity initiatives, event coverage, content distribution, and media relations.

  • Lead the production of digital and print materials from concept to completion
  • Drive publicity campaigns, events coverage, and website and social updates while maintaining a unified brand

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and produces, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials for the organization.
  • Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand.
  • Plans, prepares, and distributes original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of the organization.
  • Promotes and attends special events and functions; promotes and reports on corporate milestones and activities such as company goals and projects; new products or services; community service activities; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.
  • Arranges for photography and/or press coverage for special events.
  • Plans publicity strategies and campaigns
  • Manages enquiries from the public, the press, and other related organizations
  • Updates NHA and NHASF website and social media
  • Create presentations, reports, articles, leaflets, journals, newsletters, and brochures for both external and internal distribution
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in English, Media Studies, Marketing, or other related fields preferred; At least three (3) years’ experience in marketing, publications, or related field.
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The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) is the largest public housing authority in New Jersey and the eleventh largest in the nation. We have a portfolio of 44 public housing communities with a total of over 8,000 rental units scattered throughout the City of Newark. NHA also administers up to 4,000 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) within the city limits. A unique aspect of the Newark Housing Authority is that the agency also serves as a redevelopment authority and uses that power to enhance the renaissance of Newark. As a redevelopment authority, the NHA has a stake in the creation and maintenance of safe, livable neighborhoods and the expansion of economic opportunities in their communities. NHA shares with the City of Newark the vision of Newark being a thriving, diverse community with healthy neighborhoods and quality housing. We invite you to learn more about us: who we are, what we do, and how you can become a partner in our efforts to serve all the residents of Newark.

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Newark, New Jersey, USA
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