Strategic Communications Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Communications Specialist for the Forum for Congregational Life to develop engaging content across websites, videos, case studies, social media, email campaigns, and articles while ensuring brand consistency.

The role collaborates across departments to translate insights into effective communications, supports budgeting and program planning, and helps strengthen faith-based organizations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, PR, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create impactful content across multiple channels (web, video, case studies, social media, email, articles).
• Ensure brand consistency and compelling storytelling across platforms.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications to advance marketing strategies and program visibility.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand communications needs and translate insights into products and services.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for communications initiatives and prepare program plans for review.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams and external partners; serve as a communications resource.

Skills

Content creation

Storytelling

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Communications Specialist for the Forum for Congregational Life to develop engaging content across websites, videos, case studies, social media, email campaigns, and articles while ensuring brand consistency.

The role collaborates across departments to translate insights into effective communications, supports budgeting and program planning, and helps strengthen faith-based organizations nationwide.