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Duke University hires Communications professionals across media relations, marketing, internal communications, and content strategy for its academic and health system divisions. The university has an established immigration program and sponsors work visas for qualified Communications candidates, making it a realistic target for international job seekers.
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Requisition Number: 268423
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY
Date: Apr 14, 2026
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.
Be You.
At Duke, we value curiosity, creativity, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our community. As a Mac Fellowship – Communications & Marketing Fellow, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing your ideas, voice, and skills to meaningful, real-world projects. Working closely with your sponsor, their team, and our office, you’ll be supported through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development designed to help you grow with confidence.
Be Bold.
This fellowship is an opportunity to build practical skills, explore the field of communications and marketing, and take initiative in a professional environment that encourages learning and innovation.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate directly with your sponsor and their team on communications and marketing projects
- Contribute to real-world initiatives that support institutional goals
- Actively engage in assigned responsibilities while demonstrating professionalism and accountability
- Communicate openly with your sponsor and team to ensure clarity, progress, and success
- Seek out opportunities to expand your skills and professional experience
- Represent Duke with professionalism, including maintaining appropriate professional attire
Program Details:
- Program Dates: May 18, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week (schedule coordinated with your sponsor)
Choose Duke.
At Duke, you’ll be part of a respected institution that invests in your growth through mentorship, hands-on learning, and meaningful work. The Mac Fellowship offers more than experience—it provides a foundation for your future career in communications and marketing within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply and take the next step in building your professional journey—Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN
Job Level: 00
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $20.00. 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: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
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 and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 268423
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY
Date: Apr 14, 2026
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.
Be You.
At Duke, we value curiosity, creativity, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our community. As a Mac Fellowship – Communications & Marketing Fellow, you’ll gain hands-on experience while contributing your ideas, voice, and skills to meaningful, real-world projects. Working closely with your sponsor, their team, and our office, you’ll be supported through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development designed to help you grow with confidence.
Be Bold.
This fellowship is an opportunity to build practical skills, explore the field of communications and marketing, and take initiative in a professional environment that encourages learning and innovation.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate directly with your sponsor and their team on communications and marketing projects
- Contribute to real-world initiatives that support institutional goals
- Actively engage in assigned responsibilities while demonstrating professionalism and accountability
- Communicate openly with your sponsor and team to ensure clarity, progress, and success
- Seek out opportunities to expand your skills and professional experience
- Represent Duke with professionalism, including maintaining appropriate professional attire
Program Details:
- Program Dates: May 18, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week (schedule coordinated with your sponsor)
Choose Duke.
At Duke, you’ll be part of a respected institution that invests in your growth through mentorship, hands-on learning, and meaningful work. The Mac Fellowship offers more than experience—it provides a foundation for your future career in communications and marketing within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply and take the next step in building your professional journey—Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN
Job Level: 00
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $20.00. 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: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
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 and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Communications Jobs at Duke University Jobs
Tailor your portfolio to academic communications
Duke prioritizes Communications candidates who can translate complex research and institutional priorities for public audiences. Showcase writing samples, campaigns, or media coverage tied to higher education, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations rather than purely commercial work.
Confirm specialty occupation framing with HR
USCIS scrutinizes Communications roles closely under the specialty occupation standard. Before accepting an offer, confirm that the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree, so the H-1B petition is built on defensible ground from the start.
Target Duke's distributed communications structure
Duke hires Communications professionals at both the central university level and within individual schools and Duke Health. Applying to roles across multiple departments increases your chances, since hiring decisions and sponsorship appetite can differ by unit.
Account for PERM timing if green card is your goal
Duke sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for eligible Communications staff. PERM labor certification can take a year or more before USCIS even receives the petition, so discuss long-term sponsorship intentions with your hiring manager during the offer stage, not after onboarding.
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Find Communications at Duke University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Duke University sponsor H-1B visas for Communications roles?
Yes, Duke University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Communications positions. The role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field such as communications, journalism, or marketing. Duke's international services office manages the filing process, but the position itself needs to be structured to support the petition before an offer is extended.
How do I apply for Communications jobs at Duke University?
Applications go through Duke's official careers portal at careers.duke.edu. Each posting specifies the hiring department, which matters because Communications roles exist across central university offices, individual schools, and Duke Health. Tailor your application materials to the specific unit's audience and priorities. You can also browse Duke's open Communications roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate before applying directly through Duke's portal.
Which visa types does Duke University use for Communications professionals?
Duke sponsors H-1B visas for most international Communications hires, and E-3 visas for Australian citizens in qualifying roles. For longer-term pathways, Duke also supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship for eligible employees. The appropriate visa depends on your nationality, the specific role's salary and degree requirements, and how far along you are in your immigration journey.
What qualifications does Duke University expect for Communications roles?
Most Communications positions at Duke require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field. Many roles, particularly in media relations or content strategy, expect three to five years of professional experience. Duke's academic and health system divisions often look for candidates who can communicate with specialized audiences, including faculty, researchers, patients, or donors, depending on the unit.
How do I estimate the timeline for getting sponsored at Duke University?
For H-1B, Duke must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before the petition reaches USCIS. Standard USCIS processing runs several months, and cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1 each year. E-3 visas for Australians move faster since there's no lottery and consular processing typically takes a few weeks. Building in three to six months between offer and start date gives the process enough room to complete without unnecessary pressure.
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