Assistant Director of Business Development and Creative Strategy, Men's Basketball

Durham, NC (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the program’s content and stakeholder engagement workflow, turning events, photography, and social media into authentic Duke men’s basketball narratives that resonate with fans, partners, and athletes.

  • Operational Ownership: Plan calendars, coordinate cross-department projects, and maintain key documents to keep initiatives on schedule.
  • Content & Media Production: Capture photography at games and team activities; produce short-form social video and manage TikTok content with clear publishing and performance goals.
  • Asset & Collaboration: Maintain photography gear and digital assets while coordinating with the Creative Director to align brand and culture initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and execute community engagement initiatives that align with the program’s culture, brand, and institutional priorities
  • Assist with content collection, college, athlete brand support, and other NIL-related touchpoints as needed and in partnership with the General Manager and Creative Team
  • Manage calendars, meeting preparation, and follow-up related to the business priorities and initiatives
  • Keep key documents, strategic plans, presentations, and communication systems organized and up to date
  • Provide operational and project management support across the core areas of responsibility, including brand/creative strategy, culture initiatives, player engagement, institutional engagement, and partnership development
  • Assist in coordinating internal communication, timelines, and cross-department collaboration to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule
  • Take on special projects under the direction of the General Manager or coaching staff, often with tight deadlines
  • Capture high-quality photography at all Duke Men’s Basketball games, practices, workouts, travel, and team activities
  • Photograph behind-the-scenes moments including locker room access, player arrivals, training sessions, equipment operations, and day-to-day program life
  • Cover team-organized events including community initiatives, sponsorship activations, fan engagement events, stewardship activities, and player-driven appearances

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a sports agency, athletic administration, event management, client/hospitality services, or other relevant role.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
  • High attention to detail, discretion, and a service-first mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a high-stakes environment.
  • Education Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

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.
  • Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
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