Job Description

Marketing, Communications, PR Specialist Senior - Affiliations



This role leads and manages the implementation of strategies and tactics in support of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to build the Duke Health brand through affiliations and business partnerships.

This is a hybrid position (minimum of one day per week in Durham based office) that may require occasional travel to affiliate locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and plan promotional programs to promote DUHS activities and events through a variety of media.
• Write, produce and distribute communication tools.
• Provide communication support for special events and DUHS initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, investigate trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve communications.
• Write, edit and coordinate production of marketing collateral including print and digital materials.
• Develop, edit and maintain assigned DUHS web pages.
• Represent assigned programs on behalf of the department and serve on various committees as needed.
• Represent the department in various internal communications/marketing initiatives and seek opportunities to apply marketing principles and tactics to support these initiatives.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Business or related field is required.

Experience: Two years of directly related experience is required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong business writing and copy-editing skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to adjust tactics based on strategy and goal

Ability to conduct background research, including interviews and synthesize information effectively

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Knowledge of marketing and advertising principles

Knowledge of marketing technologies, ie content management systems, digital marketing tools

Client focus; ability to meet expectations of internal stakeholders

Ability to collaborate across teams and with subject matter experts to complete projects

Job Code: 00005278 MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & PR SPEC, SR
Job Level: E3

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.

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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.

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