Communications Coordinator

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 268390

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Apr 6, 2026

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Title: Communications Coordinator

Be You.

At Duke University, we value creativity, storytelling, and the unique voices that bring our community to life. As a Communications Coordinator , you’ll join the Athletics Department’s communications team and play a key role in shaping how Duke Athletics is seen, heard, and experienced—by fans, media, and the broader Duke community.

You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, student-athletes, and campus partners to tell compelling stories that reflect Duke’s tradition of excellence, innovation, and impact.

Be Bold.

This role calls for a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and enjoys being at the center of the action.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily communications responsibilities for assigned Duke Athletics programs
• Produce media guides, game notes, news releases, and feature stories
• Create feature content and original coverage for GoDuke.com , the official website of Duke Athletics
• Respond to media inquiries and support proactive media outreach
• Staff home events and selected away competitions
• Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel
• Participate in assigned sports’ creative working groups
• Compile and manage statistics, including researching historical records for Athletics publications
• Support the broader communications staff with additional departmental needs as assigned

Choose Duke.

Duke University is a world-class institution committed to excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. Working in Duke Athletics means being part of a nationally respected program that values professionalism, creativity, and collaboration—on and off the field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and NCAA Live Stats
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or a related field supporting sports information activities

Ready to Make a Difference?

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references through Duke’s career site at careers.duke.edu .

Join us and help tell the stories that define Duke Athletics

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work generally requires one year experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions, public relations or a related field to acquire skills necessary to implement a variety of sports information activities. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Work generally requires one year experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions, public relations or a related field to acquire skills necessary to implement a variety of sports information activities. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke 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 andreasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [email protected]; phone: 919-668-1267).

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh