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Communications Coordinator

Duke University, Durham, NC, United States


Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Title:

Communications Coordinator

Be You.

At Duke University, we value creativity, storytelling, and the unique voices that bring our community to life. As a Communications Coordinator, you’ll join the Athletics Department’s communications team and play a key role in shaping how Duke Athletics is seen, heard, and experienced—by fans, media, and the broader Duke community.

Be Bold.

What You’ll Do

Manage daily communications responsibilities for assigned Duke Athletics programs

Produce media guides, game notes, news releases, and feature stories

Create feature content and original coverage for GoDuke.com, the official website of Duke Athletics

Respond to media inquiries and support proactive media outreach

Staff home events and selected away competitions

Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel

Participate in assigned sports’ creative working groups

Compile and manage statistics, including researching historical records for Athletics publications

Support the broader communications staff with additional departmental needs as assigned

Choose Duke.

Duke University is a world-class institution committed to excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working in Duke Athletics means being part of a nationally respected program that values professionalism, creativity, and collaboration—on and off the field.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and NCAA Live Stats

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or a related field supporting sports information activities

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references through Duke’s career site at

careers.duke.edu .

Anticipated Pay Range Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:

https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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 reasonable accommodations can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919‑668‑1267).

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