Communications & Marketing Intern, Pratt School of Engineering

Durham, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead content creation and social media support for Duke Engineering, driving visuals and storytelling across multiple platforms.

  • Own social content creation and event promotion aligned with brand standards.
  • Must-have: Portfolio showing video/graphics/photography.
  • Standout: Supports Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and web features across multiple teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of compelling, mission-driven content that highlights impact across digital platforms.
  • Contribute to storytelling efforts that align with institutional priorities and enhance the school’s visibility among prospective students, alumni, faculty, partners, and donors.
  • Help support and elevate communications platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and web-based news features.
  • Assist the team with the creation and dissemination of content, which may include: Social media posts highlighting research breakthroughs, student experiences, and faculty thought leadership; Short-form video content for digital platforms; Event promotion and recap content; Graphics and visual assets aligned with brand standards; Website/news story support as needed.
  • With guidance from the Strategic Communications & Marketing team, review past projects to provide recommendations for visual content strategy focused on increasing engagement and boosting views.

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Portfolio of creative work (video, graphics, and/or photography)
  • Strong visual and storytelling skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Ability to meet deadlines and arrive on time for scheduled meetings (virtual or in-person)
  • Confidence in contributing creative ideas
  • Open to constructive feedback and committed to refining creative work through collaboration
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with current social media platforms, trends, and analytics
  • Basic video editing experience (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software)
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
  • Photography and/or videography experience a plus

Nice To Have

  • Portfolio of creative work (video, graphics, and/or photography)
  • Basic video editing experience (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software)
  • Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
  • Photography and/or videography experience a plus
  • Familiarity with current social media platforms, trends, and analytics
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong visual and storytelling skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

  • 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.
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