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ASSOC VP, NEWS & COMMUNICATIONS
Job Title: ASSOC VP, NEWS & COMMUNICATIONS
Job Code: 2184
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date:
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Plan, direct and coordinate the dissemination of communications, including university web pages, to inform and educate the general public, the media, faculty, staff and alumni about issues and events at Duke and about contributions made by the University to the advancement of knowledge..
Work Performed
Support the Senior Vice President for Public Affairs & Government Relations, works closely with faculty leaders, senior officers of the university, academic deans, and communications officers to report and interpret news, issues, and ideas to various constituencies.
Direct a staff of professional journalists responsible for providing information services to print and broadcast media, and the writing, editing and production of Dialogue, Daily Dialogue, news releases and special communications; providing leadership, direction, vision, and sound management practices and policies to News & Communications Services staff.
Manages daily reporting, writing, and editing assignments of news and features; decide where, when and how information will be disseminated for all materials prepared for distribution to the press; oversees all publications and manage administrative/technical operations, including conceptualizing and implementing modern and cost-effective technologies for News & Communications Services functions, with an emphasis on webbased communications.
Works closely with the Senior Vice President and other leaders in the Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations in setting priorities and goals for the division.
Contributes to strong, team oriented relationships with other units of the Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations.
Develops and maintains strong liaison relationships with other academic and administrative offices, including the Department of Athletics and Medical Center and Health System News offices.
Develops and maintains working relationships with key reporters and editors - locally, nationally, and internationally in print and electronic media.
Keeps current with latest technologies for communicating with various media and other internal and external constituencies.
Keeps abreast of developments within Duke and in the field of higher education, and alerts senior administration to major issues that should be addressed.
Maintains strong relationships with key university officers to stay apprised of institutional priorities and policies.
Keeps current with latest technologies for communicating with various media and other internal and external constituencies.
Provides consultation to campus groups on news and communications strategies.
Encourages effective use of the web in support of the Universitys mission.
Provides leadership, especially related to content, consultation, and support for the creation and use of web-based materials and the implementation of web-based technologies, including maintaining a comprehensive set of policy guidelines.
Works with appropriate staff in the Office of Information Technology, the Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations, the Web Advisory Committee, and others in the Duke community to develop and promulgate web design standards for use by the university community.
Implements affirmative action consistent with Duke goals; promotes professional development and advancement for News and Communications Services staff.
Develops and implements means for staff evaluation by both external and internal constituencies.
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 a B.A. in Communications or related field with an advanced degree highly preferred.
Experience
Requires a minimum of ten years of news/public affairs experience with an emphasis in writing, editing, and exercising independent news judgment; experience with web based communications. Experience in higher education environment preferred.
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 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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.
