Public Relations Representative Jobs in New Jersey
Public Relations Representative jobs in New Jersey are active across a diverse market anchored in corporate communications, healthcare, higher education, and the pharmaceutical sector, with openings at every level from entry-level account coordinator to senior communications director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Newark, Princeton, and the Jersey City metro, where companies like Johnson and Johnson, Prudential Financial, and Comcast have established and ongoing communications teams. The most in-demand specialties are corporate media relations, crisis communications, and digital PR strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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HearingLife is a national hearing care company and part of the Demant Group, a global leader in hearing healthcare built on a heritage of care, health and innovation since 1904. HearingLife operates more than 650 hearing care centers across 42 states. We follow a scientific, results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare that is provided by highly skilled and caring professionals. Our vision is to help more people hear better through life-changing hearing health delivered by the best personalized care.
Purpose Statement:
To help more people hear better by delivering high‑quality reporting and actionable insights that elevate the experience of Team Members, uphold the highest standards of patient care, and drive strategic growth across HearingLife clinics — all in alignment with HearingLife’s Core Values.
This Team Member must role-model and uphold the HearingLife Core Values:
- We create trust.
- We are team players.
- We apply a can-do attitude.
- We create innovative solutions.
The Public Relations Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic public relations initiatives that strengthen HearingLife's brand reputation, increase awareness of hearing health, and support business growth. This role leads media relations, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement, and external communications programs that position HearingLife as a trusted leader in hearing healthcare. A strategic thinker with strong executional skills and a collaborative mindset will thrive in this role.
Public Relations Strategy:
- Develop and execute national and local PR strategies aligned to company objectives.
- Create integrated communications plans supporting brand campaigns, new clinic openings, acquisitions, partnerships, and key business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to elevate HearingLife's visibility through earned media and industry recognition.
Media Relations:
- Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, local, healthcare, and trade media.
- Develop press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, and media kits.
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews with company spokespeople.
- Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and PR performance.
Community & Corporate Reputation:
- Develop and support public awareness initiatives focused on hearing health, hearing loss education, and the benefits of treatment.
- Partner with Marketing, Clinical, and Local Marketing teams to identify compelling stories that elevate HearingLife's mission and expertise.
- Support community outreach, hearing health awareness initiatives, and partnerships.
Measurement & Reporting:
- Monitor earned media coverage, share of voice, media sentiment, executive visibility, and brand reputation metrics.
- Deliver regular reporting and recommendations to leadership.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve impact and return on investment.
Qualifications: ·
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, or marketing communications.
- Experience managing local and national media relations programs.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience supporting thought leadership and executive visibility initiatives.
- Crisis communications and reputation management experience preferred.
- Healthcare, retail, consumer services, or multi-location business experience preferred.
Must have skills: ·
- Proven ability to build relationships with media, industry organizations, and community partners.
- Strong copywriting, editing, and message development skills.
- Ability to manage multiple communications initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven mindset and ability to make go forward recommendations based on results
- Exceptional organizational, follow-up and time-management skills ·
- Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects across teams ·
- Strong MS Office and project management software ·
- Excellent project management and leadership acumen ·
- Above average written, verbal and presentation skills
Nice to have·
- Working knowledge of content optimization ·
- Experience with AI marketing tools ·
- Experience with Google Looker ·
- A process-improvement and positive mindset
Target Salary: 90-98k pluse bonus
Work Location: Hybrid schedule in Somerset, NJ
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
#HearingLife_US
HearingLife is a national hearing care company and part of the Demant Group, a global leader in hearing healthcare built on a heritage of care, health and innovation since 1904. HearingLife operates more than 650 hearing care centers across 42 states. We follow a scientific, results-oriented approach to hearing healthcare that is provided by highly skilled and caring professionals. Our vision is to help more people hear better through life-changing hearing health delivered by the best personalized care.
Purpose Statement:
To help more people hear better by delivering high‑quality reporting and actionable insights that elevate the experience of Team Members, uphold the highest standards of patient care, and drive strategic growth across HearingLife clinics — all in alignment with HearingLife’s Core Values.
This Team Member must role-model and uphold the HearingLife Core Values:
- We create trust.
- We are team players.
- We apply a can-do attitude.
- We create innovative solutions.
The Public Relations Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic public relations initiatives that strengthen HearingLife's brand reputation, increase awareness of hearing health, and support business growth. This role leads media relations, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement, and external communications programs that position HearingLife as a trusted leader in hearing healthcare. A strategic thinker with strong executional skills and a collaborative mindset will thrive in this role.
Public Relations Strategy:
- Develop and execute national and local PR strategies aligned to company objectives.
- Create integrated communications plans supporting brand campaigns, new clinic openings, acquisitions, partnerships, and key business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to elevate HearingLife's visibility through earned media and industry recognition.
Media Relations:
- Build and maintain relationships with national, regional, local, healthcare, and trade media.
- Develop press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, and media kits.
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews with company spokespeople.
- Track, analyze, and report on media coverage and PR performance.
Community & Corporate Reputation:
- Develop and support public awareness initiatives focused on hearing health, hearing loss education, and the benefits of treatment.
- Partner with Marketing, Clinical, and Local Marketing teams to identify compelling stories that elevate HearingLife's mission and expertise.
- Support community outreach, hearing health awareness initiatives, and partnerships.
Measurement & Reporting:
- Monitor earned media coverage, share of voice, media sentiment, executive visibility, and brand reputation metrics.
- Deliver regular reporting and recommendations to leadership.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve impact and return on investment.
Qualifications: ·
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, or marketing communications.
- Experience managing local and national media relations programs.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience supporting thought leadership and executive visibility initiatives.
- Crisis communications and reputation management experience preferred.
- Healthcare, retail, consumer services, or multi-location business experience preferred.
Must have skills: ·
- Proven ability to build relationships with media, industry organizations, and community partners.
- Strong copywriting, editing, and message development skills.
- Ability to manage multiple communications initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven mindset and ability to make go forward recommendations based on results
- Exceptional organizational, follow-up and time-management skills ·
- Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects across teams ·
- Strong MS Office and project management software ·
- Excellent project management and leadership acumen ·
- Above average written, verbal and presentation skills
Nice to have·
- Working knowledge of content optimization ·
- Experience with AI marketing tools ·
- Experience with Google Looker ·
- A process-improvement and positive mindset
Target Salary: 90-98k pluse bonus
Work Location: Hybrid schedule in Somerset, NJ
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
#HearingLife_US
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations representative jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing media relations campaigns and press materials
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to accuracy and clarity
- Proficiency with media monitoring platforms, social media management tools, and analytics
- Experience building relationships with journalists, editors, and broadcast media contacts
- Familiarity with New Jersey's major industry sectors including pharma, finance, and healthcare
Public Relations Representative Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public relations representative in New Jersey?
Public relations is not a licensed profession in New Jersey, so there is no state board exam or registration required to work in the field. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related discipline. Earning a Accreditation in Public Relations credential from the Public Relations Society of America strengthens a candidate's profile and is recognized by many New Jersey employers, particularly in corporate and healthcare communications.
Which companies hire public relations representatives in New Jersey?
Companies currently hiring public relations representatives in New Jersey include ETS, Demant, and J Connelly, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and financial headquarters, including firms headquartered in the Route 1 corridor and the Newark metro, generates consistent demand for communications professionals at both the agency and in-house level.
Which New Jersey cities have the most public relations representative jobs?
Somerset, Princeton, and New Brunswick have the most public relations representative openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects Newark and Jersey City's role as headquarters hubs for major financial and corporate firms, while Princeton draws communications roles from pharmaceutical and biotech companies concentrated along the Route 1 research corridor, making smaller markets in that area more active than their size alone would suggest.
Are there remote public relations representative jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many professional fields, since much of the work involves writing, media outreach, and digital strategy that does not require a physical office. About 100% of public relations representative openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles most common in digital PR, content strategy, and social media communications rather than in roles requiring in-person executive support or on-site event coordination.
How can I get hired as a public relations representative in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or communications assistant role at one of New Jersey's many corporate headquarters, hospital systems, or public affairs offices, where entry-level openings regularly appear for recent graduates. Large New Jersey employers in pharma and healthcare, such as those concentrated in the Princeton and Parsippany areas, often run structured communications rotations for new graduates. Lateral moves from roles in marketing coordination, journalism, or content writing are also common entry points, and building a portfolio of writing samples or earned media gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to public relations representative jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to public relations representative jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred industry, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the openings.
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