Senior Multimedia Producer, Duke Divinity School Office of Communications

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The Duke Divinity School Office of Communications is seeking a Senior Multimedia Producer to join our content strategy team. In this creative and hands‑on role, you will design, produce, and manage compelling multimedia content, including photography and videography, that advances the school's strategic communications goals. The position will report to the Director of Digital Strategy.

This position will help design appropriate multimedia content for strategic communications objectives, including brand/marketing videos, focused storytelling/profiles, interviews, event coverage, and short‑form video. You will collaborate with other team members in the Office of Communications and support and coordinate with departments throughout the school to create multimedia content that aligns with Duke Divinity School priorities. In addition, you'll manage the photography and video assets for the Office of Communications, including Digital Asset Management and archival best practices.

Your work, which will appear on channels including the website, social media, You Tube, and during in‑person events, will help shape how prospective students, alumni, donors, church and community partners, the Divinity School community, and the broader Duke community experience the life and work of our school.

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.

• Demonstrated experience and skills in photography/videography
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Understanding how multimedia serves a content strategy
• Enthusiasm for digital content creation/curation
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Thorough knowledge of lighting for video and photography and associated equipment, as well as audio capture and equipment for video
• Thorough knowledge of video file formats, encoding best practices for social media, You Tube, etc.
• Ability to meet deadlines

• Experience working in higher education environments
• Writing experience, including published work
• Drone pilot certification
• Experience with digital archives or asset management systems
• Enthusiasm for mission‑focused communications

• Demonstrated professional experience in photography and videography.
• Deep understanding of multimedia's role in content strategy.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Skill in lighting design, camera operation, audio capture, and related production equipment.
• Knowledge of video formats, encoding standards, and optimization for platforms such as You Tube and social media.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel for local video and photo shoots.

• Work with the Director of Digital Strategy to identify video projects for the website, social media, and other channels to support the school's communications goals.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Digital Strategy, plan and implement video projects, from storyboarding to production to post-production,…