Duke University:
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.
The Trinity College of Arts & Sciences seeks a curious, creative and ambitious student for a 10-week communications and marketing internship this summer. Trinity College is the heart of Duke University, encompassing more than 30 academic departments and programs across the Arts & Humanities , Natural Sciences and Social Sciences .
Our 10-member team includes experts in news and feature writing; editing; photography and videography; social media and website content management; email marketing; communications strategy; executive presentations and speechwriting; and more. Interactions with all those individuals will be a part of this internship experience, with the option to specialize in any particular area of interest.
Content created by our intern(s) may appear on the Trinity College website , our Twitter account , and on dozens of departmental websites, email newsletters and social media channels from Facebook to Instagram. Exemplary work is often picked up by Duke Today and The Duke Daily – channels with much broader reach and readership.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Produce still and motion photography, audio captures and in-person interviews with Trinity students, faculty and staff for articles, photo essays, videos and podcasts
- Create visual or written content for social media and websites
- Attend weekly meetings of the Trinity Communications team and participate in discussions about what stories or marketing priorities we should focus on, when they should be created and launched, and why they matter to Trinity and Duke
- Shadow various team members in their interactions with other communicators and academic leaders across Duke
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Curiosity and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions
- Ability to work independently on projects once clear direction is given
- Skills and interest in visual and audio storytelling
- Being open to feedback from professionals who are committed to your growth and success in the role
- Demonstrated record of meeting deadlines
Our office is located on Duke’s West Campus in the Old Chemistry building. A hybrid work schedule – some days in person, some days working remotely – is an option.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
See job description.
Experience
See job description.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
N/A
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.
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