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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is looking for a full-time Public Relations Manager to join our Marketing & Communications team. This role provides assistance with public relations and social media initiatives, as well as general marketing/communications support. The role is based in Hillside, New Jersey but supports staff across two New Jersey facilities.
As a vital member in the fight against hunger, you will receive competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid life insurance, holiday pay, and paid vacation and sick time.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Drafting press releases, pitches, blog posts, and social media copy
- Recommending, planning, and creating engaging social media content, including videos, graphics
- Driving social media engagement by assisting with community management across platforms.
- Assisting with the coordination and facilitation of on-site media interviews.
- Assisting with the preparation of talking points for media interviews and other public speaking engagements.
- Assisting with pitching and follow-up to help garner news coverage and build relationships with journalists.
- Conducting outreach to social media influencers and helping to build an in-house influencer marketing program.
- Working with the Marketing & Communications team to develop public relations and social media strategies overall and for specific events and initiatives.
Essential skills and experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field plus 2-3 years of proven success in a public relations role. Experience in an agency setting is strongly preferred.
- Master of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently with little need for direct supervision
- Superb creativity; familiarity with current trends and willingness to suggest new ideas
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
- Must be well-versed in social media platforms, content creation, and best practices
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience using Adobe programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere) preferred
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Community FoodBank of New Jersey