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Who we are
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Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
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Job Summary
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The Public Relations and Marketing Specialist is a communications generalist who is responsible for developing and promoting RPI stories as assigned to elevate the RPI brand and engage key audiences. The Public Relations and Marketing Specialist focuses on media relations and multichannel storytelling, ensuring that it aligns with RPI’s strategic goals. The Public Relations and Marketing Specialist will collaborate with colleagues in OCEC and across the Institute on various public relations and marketing opportunities and projects. The Public Relations and Marketing Specialist will also work with Media Relations Managers and the AVP of Marketing and Communications to develop comprehensive and integrated PR campaigns that elevate the reputation of the university. This position reports to the Vice President, Communications in the Office of Community Engagement and Communications (OCEC).
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Minimum Qualifications
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• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in public relations, communications or multimedia storytelling.
• Experience in Higher Education
An advanced degree may be substituted for some of the related work experience. Conversely, additional directly related expmust meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications
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• Master's degree in communication, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Work experience in higher education
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Ability to write news releases
• Ability to analyze content performance data and optimize strategy accordingly
• Proficiency in AP writing style and strong storytelling skills
• Ability to monitor campaigns
• Ability to develop communication plans
• Demonstrated ability to work with press, understanding of what information is appropriate for public distribution
• Curious, and interested in learning and deepening skills
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Shift
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Business Hours: Monday - Friday
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Travel
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Local travel between campus locations only |
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Driving
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Incidental driving possible, but not required
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Starting Salary/Rate
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Expected hiring amount: $60,406
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
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Application instructions
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Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
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| Job Posted Date |
Posted on May 6, 2025
Applications will be accepted until 5pm on May 12, 2025
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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