ASSISTANT PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL SPECIALIST
Assistant Promotional Material Specialist is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a bachelor's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $73,707 to $108,073, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, led by Health and Senior Services.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Health posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
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Agency posting
Department of Transportation posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
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Agency posting
Department of Labor and Workforce Development's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $101,200. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (1)
- Transportation (1)
- Labor (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of a supervisory official, assists in development of promotional material, utilizing all media, and in the mechanical production and physical dissemination of information and written material; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Participates in mechanical production of all booklets, brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, and so forth ( all stages from set-up through printing). May assist in the development, distribution, maintenance, and servicing of films, slides, and other visual aids. May assist in reviewing and approving division made advertising contracts. Prepares speeches, radio and television scripts, bulletins, pamphlets, brochures, exhibits, displays, and other informative materials designed to acquaint the general public and specifically affected groups with aims, functions, policies, and services of the division. Initiates ideas for timely features on New Jersey attractions and opportunities. Prepares statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for distribution. Drafts correspondence in the course of official duties. Establishes and maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of procedures involved in all phases of the mechanical production of information and written material. Knowledge of various forms of media available to disseminate information and written material. Knowledge of postal regulations and restrictions pertaining to mailing of different forms of written materials. Knowledge of procedures involved in developing promotional material with the use of audiovisual equipment. Knowledge of how audiovisual equipment operates. Knowledge of and familiarity with regulations, policies, objectives, and services of the division after a period of training . Ability to maintain and service any defective audiovisual aides. Ability to operate audiovisual equipment. Ability to prepare written copy for printing which involves arranging illustrations such as photographs and charts. Ability to initiate creative ideas for possible future stories on New Jersey attractions and opportunities. Ability to read and correct proof. Ability to prepare informational material for publications and programs. Ability to draft correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports from draft material. Ability to supervise establishment and maintenance of records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 24/P24 - RKR/lz 8/2/97
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in advertising, collection, analysis, preparation, and dissemination of bulletins, pamphlets, brochures, exhibits, and displays. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.