Strategic Communications & Media Relations Lead

Duke PA; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations to lead strategic communications, editorial and media relations. You will translate complex engineering research into compelling content and supervise staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, you will develop plans, manage editorial calendars, and partner with university teams to elevate the School's visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Six years of experience in public relations, marketing, media relations, communications, journalism, advertising, or a related field. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Strong writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications, editorial, research communications, and media relations initiatives that support the Pratt School of Engineering's mission, priorities, and reputation.
• Translate School-wide priorities into actionable communications plans and manage projects from concept through execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted communications partner to department chairs, faculty leaders, research center directors, and administrative leaders across the School.
• Oversee the School's editorial operation, including news stories, research communications, web content, newsletters, executive communications, social media content, and multimedia storytelling.
• Write and edit high-profile communications materials, including feature stories, research narratives, speeches, talking points, press releases, leadership communications, and other strategic content.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field

Job description

Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations to lead strategic communications, editorial and media relations. You will translate complex engineering research into compelling content and supervise staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, you will develop plans, manage editorial calendars, and partner with university teams to elevate the School's visibility.