Communications & Marketing Intern, Pratt School of Engineering

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Pratt School of Engineering is seeking a part-time Communications & Marketing Intern to support strategic communications initiatives that promote the school’s research, faculty expertise, student achievements, and community impact.

Duke Engineering is committed to advancing engineering education and research that addresses complex global challenges—from climate and sustainability to health innovation, AI, and infrastructure. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships, our school prepares students to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

The Communications & Marketing Intern will support the development of compelling, mission-driven content that highlights impact across digital platforms. This role will contribute to storytelling efforts that align with institutional priorities and enhance the school’s visibility among prospective students, alumni, faculty, partners, and donors.

Duke Engineering maintains several communications platforms that the intern will help support and elevate, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and web-based news features.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Portfolio of creative work (video, graphics, and/or photography)
• Strong visual and storytelling skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to meet deadlines and arrive on time for scheduled meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Confidence in contributing creative ideas
• Open to constructive feedback and committed to refining creative work through collaboration
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with current social media platforms, trends, and analytics
• Basic video editing experience (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software)
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools

Nice To Haves

• Photography and/or videography experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Social media posts highlighting research breakthroughs, student experiences, and faculty thought leadership
• Short-form video content for digital platforms
• Event promotion and recap content
• Graphics and visual assets aligned with brand standards
• Website/news story support as needed
• Review past projects to provide recommendations for visual content strategy focused on increasing engagement and boosting views.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees