The individual filling this position will be a member of the Athletics Department's communications staff and report to the Director of Communications.
Essential Functions:
· Serve as the primary and/or secondary media contact for multiple programs (women’s volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s lacrosse)
· Produce media guides, game notes, news releases and feature stories
· Generate feature content, video and other unique coverage for GoDuke.com, the official website of Duke Athletics
· Respond to media requests
· Staff home and selected away events
· Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel
· Participate in the assigned sports’ creative working group
· Compile statistics, researching historical records for Duke Department of Athletics publications and assisting the communications staff with additional duties.
Minimum Requirements:
· Experience in a collegiate or professional media relations environment
· Outstanding written and oral communications skills
· Demonstrated organizational skills
· Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, The Automated Scorebook and NCAA Live Stats.
Duke Athletics is committed to cultivating and promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 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.