Occupational Summary
About Us
The Duke University Office of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations is an award-winning team of storytellers, creative producers, and media strategists dedicated to advancing the university’s mission through compelling storytelling and outreach.
We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and driven intern to assist our team and gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and public relations. This internship will provide exposure to media relations, social media strategy, brand messaging, and operations, all while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in content creation for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, and blogs.
- Support social media team in various ways
- Help draft and edit media pitches and public relations materials.
- Assist with the production of deliverables for marketing and communications efforts.
- Organize materials and supplies for conferences and events.
- Pull and analyze data analytics for marketing and media relations to assess engagement and campaign effectiveness.
- Provide support in brainstorming ideas for new and innovative campaigns on social media.
- Help research, plan, and draft communications to local offices and monthly engagement messaging.
- Assist in writing content for the website, e-newsletter, and other internal/external communication channels.
- Support the communications operations team with departmental needs as necessary.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative campaigns and branding strategies.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Writing and editing skills, with attention to grammar and storytelling.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook); experience with content management tools is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design or video editing software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro) is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to assist with multiple tasks efficiently.
- Interest in media relations, communications, brand messaging, and digital marketing.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and contribute in a team setting.
- Ability to assist in pulling and analyzing data analytics for marketing and media engagement.
Work Environment and Accommodations
This position will take place primarily in an office setting, predominantly in-person. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Of This Internship
- Hands-on experience assisting with real-world marketing and communications projects.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
- A portfolio of work, including content, social media strategies, and PR materials.
- Exposure to industry tools, trends, and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation,or veteran 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.
Anticipated Pay Range
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. 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/
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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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 essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
