Communications & Public Relations Specialist (2983)

Newark, NJ (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expOther

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the organization’s public image and PR through campaigns, content creation, and media outreach for Newark Housing Authority.

  • Own publicity campaigns and the creation of promotional materials across digital and print.
  • Must-have: At least three years’ experience in marketing, publications, or related field.
  • Standout: Ability to coordinate events, media coverage, and stakeholder communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • promoting NHA’s identity and mission to clients, residents, the public, and employees through the creation and distribution of press releases, update of website and other documents.
  • handling all aspects of planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.
  • 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