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PUBLIC RELATIONS SPEC
Job Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS SPEC
Job Code: 1300
FLSA: E
Job Level: 11
Revised Date: 04/06/1992
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Coordinate and participate in the implementation of promotional ideas and activities in support of a comprehensive public relations program to publicize and promote Duke University activities and programs for general and specialized audiences.
Work Performed
Coordinate and participate in the preparation of internal promotional publications to include planning articles, editing copy to conform to proper grammatical style, and supervising the printing and distribution of publications.
Conduct interviews, and research and write news releases, articles, and feature stories for University, local, and national publications to publicize and promote Duke University activities and programs.
Maintain interface with departmental personnel to elicit news and promotional items of interest and to compile information concerning the University calendar of events.
Answer requests for information and articles concerning activities within the University from local and national sources. 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 one year 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.
Duke University 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 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.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University 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.
