Public Relations Specialist

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Sr. Public Relations Specialist (Part-Time, 10 hours per week) Be You. At Duke, we believe that effective storytelling advances discovery, inspires innovation, and strengthens connections with communities around the world. As a Public Relations Specialist, you will play an important role in promoting Duke University's teaching, research, and clinical achievements through strategic communications and media engagement. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to sharing the impact of Duke's groundbreaking work with local, national, and international audiences. Your creativity, curiosity, and communication expertise will help bring important stories to life while building and maintaining meaningful relationships with media partners and stakeholders. What You'll Do Assist in planning and coordinating comprehensive public relations initiatives designed to promote Duke University programs, activities, and accomplishments to both general and specialized audiences. Develop and implement creative promotional ideas and communication activities that support organizational goals and strategic priorities. Gather, analyze, and prepare information regarding research, medical, educational, and institutional activities for distribution through a variety of media channels. Write and edit news releases, feature stories, media materials, and other communications content for external audiences. Conduct interviews and research to develop compelling stories that highlight the impact of Duke faculty, staff, researchers, and programs. Consult with faculty and staff across the University and Health System to obtain and translate complex information into clear, engaging communications. Serve as a liaison to local, national, and international media representatives and help foster positive relationships that support Duke's communication objectives. Assist in planning and promoting University events, initiatives, and activities through integrated communication and public relations efforts. Coordinate communications activities and resources to maximize effectiveness, consistency, and audience engagement. Perform other related duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Education Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Experience Two years of directly related professional writing, communications, journalism, public relations, or media relations experience. OR An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience. Preferred Competencies Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong interviewing, research, and storytelling abilities. Experience developing content for multiple communication channels and audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Strong editorial and copy-editing skills. Ability to build productive relationships with faculty, staff, media representatives, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of media relations and public relations best practices. Choose Duke. At Duke University, you'll find more than a career. You'll find a community committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Duke offers opportunities to contribute to world-class education, groundbreaking research, and transformative healthcare while working alongside talented colleagues dedicated to improving lives locally and globally. When you join Duke, you'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work, develop professionally, and make a difference every day. Ready to Make a Difference? Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,026.00 to USD $88,434.00. 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: Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, #J-18808-Ljbffr