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Duke University

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


Occupational Summary:

The Duke Chapel Communications Specialist presents the Chapel's mission, ministry and programs to its constituents through visual media. This position reports to the Chapel's Communications Manager as part of the Chapel's Administrative team, working closely with the Music and Ministry teams. The Communications Specialist will design, layout, and coordinate the publication of digital and print materials for the Chapel.

The position will also contribute to new communications projects, from creative concept to implementation and review.

Work Performed: In collaboration with colleagues and student workers, design graphics, posters, brochures, booklets and other visual materialsprint and onlineto represent various Chapel programs, events and themes. Coordinate print projects from design to edits to materials to proofs to printing. Review and edit visual materials to see that they are consistent with the Chapel's and University's standards and tone. Assist in promoting and documenting Chapel events through photography and writing. Assist in developing content for the Chapel's website, email newsletters, magazine and social media Contribute to the regular live webcasts of Chapel services and events through pre-production and post-production tasks, as well as some live video production. Assist in the administration of Chapel communications projects, and serve on some ad hoc Chapel committees related to design and communication

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires communication and marketing skills normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience

Work generally requires one-year related experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions or public relations. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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 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

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.