Marketing Specialist, Duke Arts Presents

Duke University

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. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

The Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts, known as Duke Arts, supports and elevates the arts across Duke University through programming, communications, academic partnerships, and community engagement. Duke Arts provides strategic leadership for the arts at Duke.

Duke Arts Presents, the largest program within Duke Arts, serves as Duke’s professional arts presenting organization, offering an annual season of music, dance, theater, interdisciplinary performance, and installations by internationally recognized and emerging artists. The program also provides educational residencies, workshops, and engagement opportunities that connect visiting artists with Duke classrooms and community partners.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Marketing Specialist:
Duke Arts Presents, you’ll join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that strengthens the visibility, impact, and reach of Duke Arts programming across campus and the broader community.

Be Bold.

• Support the day‑to‑day execution of marketing and communications activities for Duke Arts Presents, including email marketing, newsletters, reminders, post‑show surveys, and targeted outreach.
• Develop and publish content for Duke Arts Presents social media channels while contributing to Duke Arts’ broader digital strategy.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date event listings, artist pages, and related content across Duke Arts websites and external platforms.
• Assist with the production and execution of marketing deliverables, including digital assets, advertisements, print materials, and performance programs.
• Write and edit short‑and medium‑form copy for event pages, blog posts, social media, promotional materials, and communications.
• Contribute to the Duke Arts content calendar by entering event updates, deadlines, and key marketing milestones.
• Collect, organize, and report marketing data—including email analytics, social metrics, website performance, and survey responses.
• Support broader Duke Arts unit initiatives as assigned, including asset organization, brand‑aligned collateral development, and archival tasks.
• Provide day‑of‑event marketing support, including content capture, live updates, and setup of marketing materials.
• Update and maintain visitor and accessibility information about regular Duke Arts venues on all Duke Arts channels.
• Respond to general marketing inquiries and support student workers or contractors as needed.

Education: Work requires communication and marketing skills normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience: Work generally requires one year of related experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions, or public relations — or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Note: This position does require some night and weekend availability to support Duke Arts Presents events and engagement activities.

• Your hands‑on work creating campaigns, managing digital content, and producing marketing materials builds a high‑impact portfolio that supports rapid professional growth.
• Your ability to interpret analytics and audience insights strengthens your expertise in data‑driven marketing strategy.
• Your presence at events—capturing content, shaping the audience experience, and supporting artist engagements—connects you directly with arts leadership, visiting talent, and Duke’s creative network.
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