How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in New Jersey? The average Public Affairs Officer salary in New Jersey is $137,728 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $120,599 and $158,128. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Public Affairs Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $105,004 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $120,599 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $137,728 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $158,128 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $176,701 NJ March 26, 2024
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Homer Electric Association - Kasilof, AK

VP, Public Affairs

Metropolis - Los Angeles, CA

Public Affairs Officer

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $142,000 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $144,514 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $144,639 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $141,875 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $146,775 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $142,000 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $139,864 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $140,995 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $144,639 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $142,000 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Public Affairs Officer in New Jersey
Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) - Washington , DC
Position: Communications Director Position Type: Full-Time Reports to: Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer Location: Washington, DC About The Role The Communications Director will be responsible for leading Future Caucus' press and media operations to amplify Future Caucus members and success stories, promote new narratives about the next generation of problem-solving, and build the Future Caucus brand. The Communications Director reports directly to the Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer, manages communications staff, and provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of the organization's communications, public relations, and earned media strategies. The individual in this position will play a key role in strategically advancing Future Caucus' efforts in support of a more functional democracy, driven by the inclusive and effective leadership of young policymakers. The role includes heavy press and media engagement and will serve as our primary liaison with national reporter
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Bowhead / UIC Technical Services - Patuxent River , MD
Overview Bowhead seeks aCommunications Specialistwith experience in internal and external communications to join our team in support of theNAVAIR Command Communicationslocated at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Position is a hybrid, a mixture of work on government site and telework. Responsibilities Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, how to guides, talking points, digital news pieces, message maps and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, and mission Create and edit informative briefing cards, crisis communication playbooks, media information reports and strategic communication guides across the command Effectively build awareness and confidence in missions, visions, core values, and behaviors throughout the command Conduct research to respond to organization and media queries and pass information to the workforce, federal public affairs officer, and others Work
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York , NY
Description Position at MTA Construction & Development This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. JOB TITLE: Senior Director Strategic Public Affairs (Capital Program) AGENCY: Construction & Development DEPT/DIV: Office of the President REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Public Affairs Officer WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY) HAY POINTS: 1142 SALARY RANGE: $129,643 to $170,157 DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Summary The Senior Director of Strategic Public Affairs manages internal corporate communications, governmental/public affairs, and stakeholder relationships for a wide variety of capital projects and initiatives. Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Strategic Public Affairs Officer, this position creates and executes public affairs communication programs, including C&D corporate brand buildin
- 1 day ago
Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) - Washington , DC
Position Communications Director Position Type Full-Time Reports to Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer Location Washington, DC About The Role The Communications Director will be responsible for leading Future Caucus' press and media operations to amplify Future Caucus members and success stories, promote new narratives about the next generation of problem-solving, and build the Future Caucus brand. The Communications Director reports directly to the Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer, manages communications staff, and provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of the organization's communications, public relations, and earned media strategies. The individual in this position will play a key role in strategically advancing Future Caucus' efforts in support of a more functional democracy, driven by the inclusive and effective leadership of young policymakers. The role includes heavy press and media engagement and will serve as our primary liaison with national reporters; i
- 1 day ago
RWD Consulting, LLC - Bethesda , MD
SIMULATION EVENT COORDINATOR Qualifications: 1) Bachelor's degree in Administration or Event Planning/Coordination. 2) Five (5) years' professional experience as an events coordinator or 5 years professional experience as an executive assistant. 3) Shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. 4) Be a U.S Citizen. Specific duties/tasks the contract employee shall perform but not limited to: The contracted Secretary IV Support Services shall perform the following procedures, as required, and in strict compliance with standing orders and protocols set forth by the MTF to include, but will not necessarily be limited to the following: 1) Plans and coordinates educational activities, seminars, meetings, conferences, vendor events, tours, and research symposia for the Department of Simulation and the National Capital Region Simulation Consortium. Arranges use of facilities, coordinates participation of personnel and provides for the services for dignitaries and coordination th
- 2 days ago
Executive Mosaic - Mc Lean , VA
Member Operations and Speaker Coordinator This is onsite position in Tysons Corner, VA Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm plus events (We NEVER do events on the weekends, only Tues/Wed/Thurs) Salary: $65,000 This is a role to help plan dinner events and book the speakers for those events. Do you love Event planning? Do you want to meet and be connected with the Who's Who of GovCon, Government, and Military commands? Executive Mosaic is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy, Event and Speaker Coordinator to assist with booking speakers for our events and managing part of our membership-based executive leadership program. This position will place you in the midst of some of the most high-powered people and exclusive events in the Washington DC GovCon sector. Members are senior executives in the government contracting industry and speakers come from across the government including the Defense, Intelligence, Healthcare communities and more . The successful candidate will communicate daily with thei
- 2 days ago

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