Assistant Director of Communications

6 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director of Communications

About the Role:

The Assistant Director of Communications will play a vital role in promoting the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) at Duke University. This position will be responsible for planning and implementing strategic communications to support the institute's mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an annual communications plan to promote the FHI's research, education, and public engagement initiatives.
  • Manage the editorial process and contribute content to major outward-facing institutional documents, such as the annual report and program brochures.
  • Curate and share content to connect with nonspecialist campus and public audiences through various formats, including newsletters, websites, social media, and annual reports.
  • Maintain close contact with the institute's senior leadership to identify communications needs and ensure objectives are met.
  • Supervise student assistant(s) to support communications activities related to the institute.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of directly related experience in communications or a related field.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with digital and social content management systems.
  • Digital design skills preferred.

What We Offer:

Duke University 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.

We strive to create a community that is inclusive and welcoming to all. If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the application process via the Duke Careers website and include a cover letter with your resume.



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