Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or a related discipline.
• 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.

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.