Marketing & Communications Fellow

Marketing and Communications Fellow – Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
As Marketing and Communications Fellow at the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture (MLWC), you will bring your voice, creativity, and perspective to a mission‑driven team dedicated to honoring culture, history, and community. This position is a two‑year appointment, with the option for a one‑year renewal upon mutual agreement.

What You’ll Do:
Content Development (30%)

Create engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for MLWC’s website, newsletters, and social media platforms.

Research and produce storytelling content that highlights MLWC programs, events, and community impact.

Manage and maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistent, timely content delivery.

Develop and execute social media strategies that grow MLWC’s online presence and engagement.

Monitor and respond to social media interactions in alignment with MLWC’s mission, values, and voice.

Track engagement metrics and prepare performance insights to inform future strategy.

Brand Messaging & Outreach (20%)

Support the development of clear, consistent, and compelling messaging aligned with MLWC’s mission and Duke values.

Assist with targeted marketing tools and outreach resources.

Manage email campaigns, newsletters, and listserv communications.

Coordinate communications with Duke departments and campus partners regarding MLWC events and initiatives.

Graphic Design & Promotional Materials (15%)

Design visually engaging promotional materials (flyers, graphics, presentations) using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and materials.

Administrative & Community Support (10%)

Share opportunities relevant to the MLWC community.

Offer a post‑graduate perspective to help inform MLWC initiatives.

Support event coordination through communications, outreach, and student engagement.

Perform related duties to support departmental, divisional, and University goals as assigned.

What You Bring:
Education/Training

Completion of a bachelor’s degree program with communications, analytical, and organizational skills.

Experience

No prior professional experience required beyond education.

Additional Skills – Strongly Preferred Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail.

Basic graphic design and multimedia skills (experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools preferred).

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Prior experience with social media content creation and strategy.

Knowledge of Black culture, history, and contributions of the African Diaspora.

Experience with website content management and digital marketing strategies.

Previous involvement in student affairs or cultural center operations.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Ability to analyze engagement data and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.

Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

Ability to adapt communication styles for different platforms and audiences.

Creative problem‑solving skills and an innovative mindset.

Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. Compensation may differ based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and other factors.

Benefits
Duke offers comprehensive medical and dental care programs, a generous retirement plan, 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, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.

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