Communications Coordinator

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

30d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, student-athletes, and campus partners to tell compelling stories that reflect Duke’s tradition of excellence, innovation, and impact. This role calls for a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and enjoys being at the center of the action.

Requirements

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
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Work generally requires one year experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions, public relations or a related field to acquire skills necessary to implement a variety of sports information activities. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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