Duke is hiring: Library Internship, Movement History Initiative Content Creator

Library Internship, Movement History Initiative Content Creator, Duke Library Work Arrangement: On-Site Requisition Number: 267787 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Date: Apr 14, 2026 As the Movement History Initiative Content Creator Intern, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team within the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, supporting the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History & Culture. What You’ll Do Design and develop branded content templates for ongoing use across digital platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and others) Edit and repurpose existing video and audio materials into engaging long‑form and short‑form content Respond to breaking news or emergent moments with timely, relevant, and thoughtful content Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across all digital materials Create original promotional graphics and multimedia content for key events and campaigns Collaborate closely with the Movement History Initiative Coordinator to source archival and contemporary materials (photos, quotes, recordings), review, draft, and refine captions, coordinate content scheduling and distribution, and monitor engagement metrics and platform performance to inform content strategy and outreach decisions Participate in a cohort of graduate student interns and engage in professional development opportunities within an academic library setting Additional Duties Work in environments where exposure to dust and mold is possible Regularly reach high and low shelving Occasionally lift or move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds Perform other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Completion of a bachelor’s degree required; current enrollment in or recent graduation (within the last two years) from an accredited advanced degree program preferred 1–2 years of experience managing or producing content for social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, etc.) Demonstrated ability to create compelling digital content related to social justice, activism, or movement‑building work Familiarity with design and editing tools such as Canva Pro and video editing platforms Experience with social media scheduling tools (Buffer preferred) Strong written communication and collaboration skills Deep understanding of online trends, cultural moments, and digital storytelling Experience working with archival or historical materials and translating them into engaging public‑facing content Anticipated Pay Pay Rate: $18.00–$22.84 per hour (based on scope and responsibilities of the position) Hourly Pay: $18.00 This internship is onsite and part-time (16 hours/week) from August 2026 through May 2027. Benefits: Duke provides comprehensive 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. 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. For more information on Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination, visit: https://hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr