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Communications Manager
Trenton, NJ
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Full Time
Posted April 14, 2025
Working under the guidance of the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager is responsible for sourcing and creating high quality content designed to engage constituents and articulate the agency’s mission and impact, while also uplifting the importance of the arts in New Jersey. The ideal candidate is a creative, courteous, detail-oriented, and highly organized communications professional with strong time management skills, able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. This role requires a candidate who can build strong working relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels, work independently to meet deadlines, adapt to changing situations with flexibility and patience, and an openness to ongoing learning toward agency goals. More: https://conta.cc/4lm2pmu
Duties and Responsibilities
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this titlemay not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be
listed.
• Prepares, edits, and distributes agency materials in print and/or electronic formats, including, but not limited
to: newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, reports, news releases, and strategic plans
• Prepares and distributes information about the agency, arts in the state, and arts in general
• Acts as one of the first points of contact between the agency and members of the public
• Acts as staff liaison to the Department of State’s IT Department, coordinating maintenance of the agency’s
website, ensuring consistent tone and relevant content
• Creates, edits, and distributes regular electronic newsletters, and other electronic communications tools,
including social media
• Tracks and analyzes impact of digital outreach, including social media and newsletters
• Supports coordination and implementation of public events
• Contributes to a culture of creativity and collaboration, providing specialty-area insight in alignment with
agency goals
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Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Understanding and interest in the mission of the NJ State Council on the Arts
• A Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, arts administration, arts/fine arts, marketing,
journalism, or related field, and three (3) years of professional experience in communications, public
relations, arts administration, marketing, journalism, or related
• Proficiency and experience with MS Office; Canva; Constant Contact (or similar)
• Experience using social networking technologies in a professional setting
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
PREFERRED:
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills
• Proficiency and experience with Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience working in or with the public sector
• Proficiency in multiple languages in addition to English, a plus.
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How To Apply
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000.
Deadline: Apr 25, 2025
