Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Senior Edit/Media Specialist |
| Job Category |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Department |
Division Diversity, Inclusion,Comm Eng |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Edit/Media Specialist for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. Reporting to the Associate Director of Administration, The Senior Edit/Media Specialist is the lead staff member responsible for the production of a wide range of multimedia communication materials that promote internal and external awareness and understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity as key institutional values.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides independent thought leadership serving as the primary expert in multimedia engagement and is responsible for content development to advance the organizational mission of the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement.
- Manages DICE social media accounts and the nbdiversity.rutgers.edu website, oversight of graphic design, and curation of assets to support the organization's mission (photography, video, etc.).
- Drives awareness of institutional commitment to diversity and highlights individual campus resources, programs, and initiatives that promote an inclusive campus climate.
- Develops a communications strategy that integrates traditional, digital, visual, and emerging media to accomplish these aims in visually forward ways.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
75382.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
93917.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
112452.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Minimum a bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communication, journalism, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates skill, knowledge, and understanding, as appropriate, of public relations, promotions, event design and production, marketing, hospitality, proofreading, writing, editing, public communications, organization, coordination, and project management.
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience in a public relations or promotions/event planning function, good communication skills, and computer literacy to include industry standard software.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to work independently with little guidance.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
- Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities with the ability to work under pressure.
- Must have ability to interact with high-level administrators and have prior administrative experience within a college/university setting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Be self-motivated and detailed oriented.
- Must be self-reliant and demonstrate professional judgement.
- Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations, including work with a variety of units and departments to meet area mission.
- Requires the ability to multi-task, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Position must be able to maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively with others.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Preference for experience in higher education or a non-profit organization and work in a fast-paced, high visibility executive office.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; The position must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud.
- The position will demonstrate a high level of proficiency and knowledge in the use of production printers, content management systems such as Drupal 8, and social media management tools.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Must have access to vehicle transportation.
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0614 |
| Posting Open Date |
03/31/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Livingston (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Mar 31, 2025