Communication and storytelling run through this week’s Jersey Digs Job Board top picks. Jersey City is hiring a Communications Director to serve as the voice of City Hall, plus a Chief Financial Officer to manage the budget. In Newark, Audible needs a marketing leader to bring new products to listeners worldwide, and Borgata is looking for a Social Media Manager to keep one of Atlantic City’s biggest resorts top of mind for its audience. Princeton’s RRAPP project needs a Managing Editor to turn academic research into stories the public can understand and use.
Some of this week’s roles look further down the road. NJ Transit is hiring a Facilities Planner in Newark to help shape its future, and in Ewing, ERM needs a Principal Archaeologist to find out what’s under the ground before major development projects can move forward. Whether the work is storytelling or planning for what comes next, these openings showcase New Jersey’s thriving job market.
Communications Director – City of Jersey City, Jersey City
Jersey City is seeking a Communications Director to serve as the Mayor’s spokesperson and lead the city’s internal and external messaging. The right candidate will cover press conferences, speeches, and public announcements, and oversee the digital and social teams. When a crisis hits, this is the voice JC residents hear first. The position is subject to New Jersey First Act residency requirements.
The pay range is $130,000-$140,000, per the job posting. See the full listing here.
Chief Financial Officer – City of Jersey City, Jersey City
Every project, program, and paycheck in Jersey City runs through the Department of Finance, and this high-level post leads the team. The CFO directs budgets, debt issuance, treasury, and audits across all city departments and reports to the Business Administrator. It’s the seat where a city’s priorities get turned into numbers. This candidate must live in Jersey City.
The posted salary is $250,000. Check out the full listing here.
Director, Global Product Marketing – Audible, Newark
Audible is searching for a Director to decide how new products and features reach audiobook listeners worldwide. The job pairs customer research and data with positioning and launch strategy, working alongside product, analytics, and content teams. Few marketing roles sit this close to both the numbers and the narrative.
The anticipated base salary range is $157,100-$212,600. See the full listing here.
Social Media Manager – MGM Resorts (Borgata), Atlantic City
For many guests, Borgata’s social media channels are the first impression at the resort, and this manager runs the strategy behind them. Entertainment, dining, gaming, and events all take their turn in the feed, guided by continuous testing and campaign data. Think of it as the Atlantic City resort’s front door, open around the clock.
The estimated pay range is $63,500-$84,700. See the full listing here.
Managing Editor, RRAPP – Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project, Princeton
Good research doesn’t help anyone if no one can read it. Princeton’s IARA Project is hiring a Managing Editor for the Race, Research, and Policy Portal, a free database that turns scholarship into accessible summaries and explainers. The editor also trains graduate student writers and oversees a series of short videos. The work lives where academic rigor meets plain language so everyone can understand.
The salary range is $90,000-$101,000, per the job posting. See the full listing here.
Facilities Planner – NJ Transit, Newark
Every new facility, station upgrade, and parking improvement requires planning and preparation. NJ Transit’s Facilities Planner supports studies, cost estimates, and community engagement for North America’s third-largest transportation agency. This is the stage where a project is still an idea, and this position helps determine what that project becomes.
According to the job posting, the salary range is $52,000-$102,000. See the full listing here.
Principal Consultant, Archaeologist – ERM, Ewing
Before pipelines, power lines, and other infrastructure break ground, someone has to ask what’s already buried there. ERM’s Principal Archaeologist leads field investigations and technical reviews, oversees a team, and works with clients and regulators on major capital projects. The job connects what came before with what gets built next.
The posted base pay is $110,600-$144,800. See the full listing here.
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