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PUBLIC RELATIONS SPEC, SENIOR

Job Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS SPEC, SENIOR
Job Code: 1268
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date: 04/06/1992
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

Assist in the planning and coordinating of a comprehensive and diversified public relations program to publicize and promote Duke University activities and programs for general and specialized audiences.

Work Performed

Assist in the planning and coordinating of a comprehensive and diversified public relations program to include developing and implementing promotional ideas and activities, coordinating staff for maximum effectiveness, and fostering positive relationships with external contacts. Obtain, analyze and prepare promotional and informational items concerning medical and research activities within Duke University for publication and circulation in the mass media in the form of news and feature articles. Consult with University and Medical Center faculty and staff to obtain information on teaching and research activities for distribution to media.

Represent Duke University to local, national, and international media and promote a positive public relations and information service regarding medical and research activities and programs.

Assist in developing and planning promotional programs to publicize and promote University activities and events through a variety of media.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires the ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews and research, and copy editing normally acquired through attainment of a bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or a related discipline.

Experience

Work requires two years of directly related writing experience.

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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