Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You.
At Duke University, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that strengthen our community. The Senior Public Relations, Events and Digital Media Specialist plays a key role in advancing the mission of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy within the Sanford School of Public Policy.
Be Bold.
What You’ll Do:
- Marketing, Communications and Publicity – 30%
Design and produce promotional campaigns in support of Center programs and research. Produce promotional materials and digital media for internal and external audiences. Work closely with Journalism and Media faculty, manage digital content across platforms, and experiment with new forms of online engagement.
- Event Planning and Execution – 30%
Coordinate and execute special events that promote the Center’s programs, research, and student learning, managing logistics and collaborating with faculty and staff.
- Cross-Campus and Sanford School Strategic Collaboration – 20%
Collaborate with alumni, students, faculty, and campus partners and work closely with the Sanford communications team.
- Student Recruitment – 10%
Promote programs to student communities and represent the Center at recruitment and campus events.
- Evaluate Effectiveness of Promotions – 5%
Create analytics reports to monitor campaign effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Manage Hourly Student Workers – 5%
Hire, train, and supervise student workers supporting events and communications.
What You Bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or a related discipline.
Qualifications & Experience
Two years of directly related writing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in academic communications, digital media, event planning, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
Choose Duke.
This full-time position reports to the Center’s Associate Director and offers the opportunity to contribute to Duke’s commitment to excellence and public impact.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $86,700.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
