Public Relations Manager Job at Rider University in Lawrence Twp
Rider University, Lawrence Twp, NJ, United States
Salary: $75,000.00 - $77,255.00 Annually
Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Rider00315
Division: External Affairs
Department: University Marketing & Communications
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.
Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
Position Overview
Rider University invites applications for a Public Relations Manager. The Public Relations Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and writing University news and feature stories, and managing the rider.edu/news webpage (News @ Rider). The position leads the University's external media relations and earned media efforts, proactively seeking story opportunities and pitching them to the media. The Public Relations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and works closely with University leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent external communications aligned with institutional priorities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information regarding our Benefits visit
Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Rider00315
Division: External Affairs
Department: University Marketing & Communications
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.
Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
Position Overview
Rider University invites applications for a Public Relations Manager. The Public Relations Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and writing University news and feature stories, and managing the rider.edu/news webpage (News @ Rider). The position leads the University's external media relations and earned media efforts, proactively seeking story opportunities and pitching them to the media. The Public Relations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and works closely with University leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent external communications aligned with institutional priorities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, media relations, journalism, or a related communications role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
- Experience in higher education.
- Familiarity with crisis communications and issues management.
- Experience using media monitoring and distribution tools.
- Knowledge of digital and social media as it relates to public relations and reputation management.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information regarding our Benefits visit