Duke University Job Description:
MARKETING ASSISTANT, SENIOR (0200)


Job Title: MARKETING ASSISTANT, SENIOR 

Job Code: 0200 

FLSA:

Job Level: 08 

Revised Date: 11/20/2006  

Job Family: JF 16 

Occupational Summary

Coordinate and participate in a variety of activities associated with the marketing of products or services.

Work Performed

Assist in the implementation of marketing programs and activities for the Duke University or School of Medicine.

Communicate with media representatives, other publicity sources or consumers to promote department services, which may include books and journals or clinical services.

Coordinate arrangements with authors for a variety of events such as author parties, receptions, autograph parties, photo shoots, interviews on local talk shows or medical screenings.

Coordinate various publicity activities such as preparing review lists, monitoring and updating lists of selected review media for publications, and managing the database reviewer program.

Draft press releases generating publicity. Write and prepare copy for catalogs,book jackets. and web.

Coordinate productions of publications that market the department and services, including bios, brochures and related announcements.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires a background in marketing or promotions normally acquired through two years postsecondary education concentrating on marketing or sales.

 

Experience:

Work requires two years experience as a marketing assistant or related position.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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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.


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