PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL SPECIALIST
To land Promotional Material Specialist in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2026 range lands between $84,548 and $124,366, and state payroll currently lists about 16 people in the title, led by Office of Information Technology.
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
Office of Information Technology'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.
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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.
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Agency posting
Department of Human Services'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.
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Agency posting
Department of Community Affairs 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 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.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 16 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $106,448. The agencies employing the most are:
- Office of Information Technology (5)
- Labor (5)
- Human Services (4)
- Community Affairs (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 officer in a state department or agency, is responsible for the preparation of promotional materials utilizing varied media; coordinates the mechanical production and physical dissemination of informational and written materials; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Prepares and/or takes the lead in the preparation of speeches, radio and television scripts, bulletins, pamphlets, brochures, exhibits and displays, and other informative materials designed to acquaint the general public and/or members of targeted groups with the aims, functions, policies, and services of the organization. Monitors and/or participates in the mechanical production of booklets, brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, and other materials throughout all stages from set-up to printing. Monitors distribution of promotional materials handled by the organization including brochures, business fact sheets, calendars, reports, newsletters, and other materials. Monitors the development, distribution, maintenance, and servicing of films, slides, and other visual aids. Initiates ideas for timely features to be used in publications. Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Drafts correspondence in the course of official duties. Maintains essential 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 regulations, policies, objectives, and services of the organization after a period of training. Knowledge of procedures involved in various phases of mechanical production of informational and written materials. 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 the development of promotional material using audiovisual equipment. Knowledge of graphic arts. Ability to operate audiovisual equipment. Ability to understand technical and quasi-legal written materials. Ability to understand how written copy is prepared for printing including the use of layout illustrations such as photographs and charts. Ability to initiate creative ideas for possible feature stories. Ability to read and correct proof. Ability to prepare informational material for publication 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 learn how 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 27/P27 - RKR/mh 7/14/97
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. Eight (8) years of professional experience in the collection, analysis, and preparation of bulletins, pamphlets, brochures, exhibits, and/or displays. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field 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.