Occupational Summary

Temporary Writer/Copywriter for Duke Community Affairs, projected to last 3-4 months. Coordinate, participate and assist in developing projects for disseminating news about Duke University and for publicizing the University, its programs, activities, faculty, students and staff.

Work Performed

Develop material, media advisories and news tips for distribution to the news media to publicize the University, its programs, activities, faculty, students and staff. These may include written materials such as news releases and features and/or multimedia materials such as videos or online features, as directed.

Develop and maintain professional contacts and affiliations with the news media, particularly at the national level, to facilitate and promote the dissemination of news and publicity about the University.

Develop and maintain working relationships with University faculty, deans and administrators within an assigned area. Monitor and analyze programs and activities at Duke University and assist in developing appropriate strategies for publicizing them to the news media.

Assist in planning and coordinating a proactive information services program for Duke Community Affairs.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires the ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews and research, and copy editing normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Social Science, Economics, Humanities. Fine Arts background.

Experience

Work requires one year of directly related writing experience.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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.

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.