Wake Forest University

Brand

4.2

Company overview

Wake Forest is a private, coeducational university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest offers the personal attention of a small liberal arts college, coupled with the breadth and global relevancy of a leading research institution. Our mission is to educate the whole person, graduating students who seek purpose-filled lives while building a community dedicated to serving humanity in the spirit of our motto, Pro Humanitate.

Founded in 1998

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

5.5K employees (380 in marketing)

72% recommend to a friend

78% positive business outlook

Salaries

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People

Marketing leadership

Ahlanna Nikole Jackson

Ahlanna Nikole Jackson

Student Union: Vice President of Marketing

At the company for 3 years 1 month

Anthony Carson

Assistant Director, Brand Experience & Community Relations - Campus Recreation

At the company for 1 year 10 months

Matt Russell

Executive Director of Digital Marketing, University Marketing and Communications

At the company for 5 years

Byron De Bouse Jr., MBA

Byron De Bouse Jr., MBA

Assistant Director of Digital and Email Marketing

At the company for 3 years 1 month

Hiring activity

Open marketing jobs over time

15 open now

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Headcount +2.2% year over year

Funding

Total funding

$63.9M

Last raise

$30M

Grant, 8 months ago

Funding history

Jul 2025

Grant Wake Forest University · $30M

Oct 2024

Grant Wake Forest University · $200K

Feb 2023

Grant Wake Forest University · $3M

Jan 2023

Grant Wake Forest University · $30.7M

Audience

Monthly website visitors

950.8K

Month over month+2.6%

Quarter over quarter+46.1%

Top sourceSearch (55.2%)

Ad budget per month$578.1K

Average search rank44.8

Traffic source mix

Search

55.2%

Direct

38.2%

Referral

5.2%

Social

0.9%

Paid referral

0.4%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

100.3K

12-mo growth

—

Monthly growth

+1.1%

News

Demon Deacons Perfectly Execute Buzzer-Beating Shot Over Memphis

Nov 22, 2025 • Wake Forest University Athletics

Wake Forest University ranks 4th nationally for study abroad participation

Nov 20, 2025 • Wake Forest University

Broadcast Info: Wake Forest – North Carolina

Nov 12, 2025 • Wake Forest University Athletics

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Open positions

Coordinator, Wake Forest Fund, University Advancement

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-timeMid level1+ years exp.

Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement - School of Business

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-time

Associate Director, Wake Forest Fund, Schools and Units

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-time

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-time

Creative Content Producer, Campus Life Marketing & Communications

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeMid level

Digital Content Manager

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-time

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15 open marketing positions

Coordinator, Wake Forest Fund, University Advancement

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-timeMid level1+ years exp.

Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement - School of Business

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-time

Associate Director, Wake Forest Fund, Schools and Units

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

In-houseFull-time

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-time

Creative Content Producer, Campus Life Marketing & Communications

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeMid level

Digital Content Manager

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-time

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