Marketing Specialist, Duke Arts Present - Durham

Duke University: · Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, whi ...

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Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

About Duke Arts

The Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts, known as Duke Arts, supports and elevates the arts across Duke University through programming, communications, academic partnerships, and community engagement. Duke Arts provides strategic leadership for the arts at Duke.

Duke Arts Presents, the largest program within Duke Arts, serves as Duke's professional arts presenting organization, offering an annual season of music, dance, theater, interdisciplinary performance, and installations by internationally recognized and emerging artists. The program also provides educational residencies, workshops, and engagement opportunities that connect visiting artists with Duke classrooms and community partners.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Marketing Specialist: Duke Arts Presents, you'll join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that strengthens the visibility, impact, and reach of Duke Arts programming across campus and the broader community.

Be Bold.

What You'll Do:

- Support the day‑to‑day execution of marketing and communications activities for Duke Arts Presents, including email marketing, newsletters, reminders, post‑show surveys, and targeted outreach.

- Develop and publish content for Duke Arts Presents social media channels while contributing to Duke Arts' broader digital strategy.

- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date event listings, artist pages, and related content across Duke Arts websites and external platforms.

- Assist with the production and execution of marketing deliverables, including digital assets, advertisements, print materials, and performance programs.

- Write and edit short‑ and medium‑form copy for event pages, blog posts, social media, promotional materials, and communications.

- Contribute to the Duke Arts content calendar by entering event updates, deadlines, and key marketing milestones.

- Collect, organize, and report marketing data—including email analytics, social metrics, website performance, and survey responses.

- Support broader Duke Arts unit initiatives as assigned, including asset organization, brand‑aligned collateral development, and archival tasks.

- Provide day‑of‑event marketing support, including content capture, live updates, and setup of marketing materials.

- Update and maintain visitor and accessibility information about regular Duke Arts venues on all Duke Arts channels.

- Respond to general marketing inquiries and support student workers or contractors as needed.

 

What You'll Bring:

Education

Work requires communication and marketing skills normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience

Work generally requires one year of related experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions, or public relations — or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Note: This position does require some night and weekend availability to support Duke Arts Presents events and engagement activities.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you're stepping into more than a marketing role — you're stepping into a place where your work actively shapes the way thousands of people experience the arts. Here, your daily contributions drive real visibility, build community, and influence the cultural heartbeat of the university.

This role gives you unmatched exposure across the marketing spectrum:

- Your hands‑on work creating campaigns, managing digital content, and producing marketing materials builds a high‑impact portfolio that supports rapid professional growth.

- Your ability to interpret analytics and audience insights strengthens your expertise in data‑driven marketing strategy.

- Your presence at events—capturing content, shaping the audience experience, and supporting artist engagements—connects you directly with arts leadership, visiting talent, and Duke's creative network.

- Your collaboration with communications, production, design, and engagement teams offers cross‑functional development that prepares you for advancement into senior marketing, digital strategy, or arts administration roles.

 

Choose Duke. Choose possibility.  Choose a role that elevates your career while elevating the arts.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of 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.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71, Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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:

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at DukeUniversity and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.