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Get Access To All JobsWork Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 267787
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY
Date: Mar 16, 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 celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Movement History Initiative Content Creator Intern, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team within the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, supporting the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History & Culture.
In this role, your creativity, cultural awareness, and storytelling skills will help amplify the history of social movements and deepen public engagement with archival and historical collections. You’ll work in an academic library environment that values curiosity, care, and inclusive storytelling—and where your voice and ideas matter.
Interested in learning more before you apply? Candidates are encouraged to attend an upcoming Duke University Libraries Internship Information Session to hear directly from hiring managers, learn about internship opportunities, and ask questions about the application process.
Be Bold.
Duke encourages bold thinking and meaningful impact. This internship plays a key role in strengthening the Movement History Initiative’s digital presence by creating compelling visual and multimedia content that connects historical collections to contemporary audiences.
You’ll be trusted to work independently on short- and long-term projects, respond to emerging moments, and help shape outreach strategies that promote events, collections, and conversations across multiple digital platforms.
Join the hiring managers of each internship to learn more about the positions, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:00pm-3:00pm ET.
What You’ll Do
Content Creation (95%)
- Design and develop branded content templates for ongoing use across digital platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and others)
- Edit and repurpose existing video and audio materials into engaging long-form and short-form content
- Respond to breaking news or emergent moments with timely, relevant, and thoughtful content
- Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across all digital materials
- Create original promotional graphics and multimedia content for key events and campaigns
-
Collaborate closely with the Movement History Initiative Coordinator to:
-
Source archival and contemporary materials (photos, quotes, recordings)
- Review, draft, and refine captions
-
Coordinate content scheduling and distribution
-
Monitor engagement metrics and platform performance to inform content strategy and outreach decisions
Experiential Learning (5%)
- Participate in a cohort of graduate student interns
- Engage in professional development opportunities within an academic library setting
Additional Duties
- Work in environments where exposure to dust and mold is possible
- Regularly reach high and low shelving
- Occasionally lift or move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
We recognize that excellence comes in many forms. If your experience looks a little different than what’s listed below, we still encourage you to apply.
Education
Completion of a bachelor’s degree required
Current enrollment in, or recent graduation (within the last two years) from an accredited advanced degree program
Experience & Skills
- 1–2 years of experience managing or producing content for social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling digital content related to social justice, activism, or movement-building work
- Familiarity with design and editing tools such as Canva Pro and video editing platforms
- Experience with social media scheduling tools (Buffer preferred)
- Strong written communication and collaboration skills
- Deep understanding of online trends, cultural moments, and digital storytelling
- Experience working with archival or historical materials and translating them into engaging public-facing content
Choose Duke.
Duke University is one of the nation’s leading research institutions, grounded in a commitment to discovery, equity, and public service. At Duke University Libraries, you’ll join a mission-driven community dedicated to preserving history, expanding access to knowledge, and fostering inclusive scholarship.
Anticipated Pay Rate: $18/hour
This internship is onsite and part-time (16 hours/week) from August 2026 through May 2027.
Duke is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a community rooted in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply through Duke Jobs to be considered for this internship with Duke University Libraries.
As part of your application, please submit:
- A current resume
- A cover letter describing your interest in the Movement History Initiative and your relevant experience
- Three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information)
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. 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.
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: Regular
Requisition Number: 267787
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY
Date: Mar 16, 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 celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Movement History Initiative Content Creator Intern, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team within the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, supporting the John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History & Culture.
In this role, your creativity, cultural awareness, and storytelling skills will help amplify the history of social movements and deepen public engagement with archival and historical collections. You’ll work in an academic library environment that values curiosity, care, and inclusive storytelling—and where your voice and ideas matter.
Interested in learning more before you apply? Candidates are encouraged to attend an upcoming Duke University Libraries Internship Information Session to hear directly from hiring managers, learn about internship opportunities, and ask questions about the application process.
Be Bold.
Duke encourages bold thinking and meaningful impact. This internship plays a key role in strengthening the Movement History Initiative’s digital presence by creating compelling visual and multimedia content that connects historical collections to contemporary audiences.
You’ll be trusted to work independently on short- and long-term projects, respond to emerging moments, and help shape outreach strategies that promote events, collections, and conversations across multiple digital platforms.
Join the hiring managers of each internship to learn more about the positions, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:00pm-3:00pm ET.
What You’ll Do
Content Creation (95%)
- Design and develop branded content templates for ongoing use across digital platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and others)
- Edit and repurpose existing video and audio materials into engaging long-form and short-form content
- Respond to breaking news or emergent moments with timely, relevant, and thoughtful content
- Ensure visual consistency and brand alignment across all digital materials
- Create original promotional graphics and multimedia content for key events and campaigns
-
Collaborate closely with the Movement History Initiative Coordinator to:
-
Source archival and contemporary materials (photos, quotes, recordings)
- Review, draft, and refine captions
-
Coordinate content scheduling and distribution
-
Monitor engagement metrics and platform performance to inform content strategy and outreach decisions
Experiential Learning (5%)
- Participate in a cohort of graduate student interns
- Engage in professional development opportunities within an academic library setting
Additional Duties
- Work in environments where exposure to dust and mold is possible
- Regularly reach high and low shelving
- Occasionally lift or move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
We recognize that excellence comes in many forms. If your experience looks a little different than what’s listed below, we still encourage you to apply.
Education
Completion of a bachelor’s degree required
Current enrollment in, or recent graduation (within the last two years) from an accredited advanced degree program
Experience & Skills
- 1–2 years of experience managing or producing content for social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling digital content related to social justice, activism, or movement-building work
- Familiarity with design and editing tools such as Canva Pro and video editing platforms
- Experience with social media scheduling tools (Buffer preferred)
- Strong written communication and collaboration skills
- Deep understanding of online trends, cultural moments, and digital storytelling
- Experience working with archival or historical materials and translating them into engaging public-facing content
Choose Duke.
Duke University is one of the nation’s leading research institutions, grounded in a commitment to discovery, equity, and public service. At Duke University Libraries, you’ll join a mission-driven community dedicated to preserving history, expanding access to knowledge, and fostering inclusive scholarship.
Anticipated Pay Rate: $18/hour
This internship is onsite and part-time (16 hours/week) from August 2026 through May 2027.
Duke is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a community rooted in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply through Duke Jobs to be considered for this internship with Duke University Libraries.
As part of your application, please submit:
- A current resume
- A cover letter describing your interest in the Movement History Initiative and your relevant experience
- Three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information)
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. 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.
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 J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Library Media Specialist
Align your credentials with U.S. library standards
A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program is the benchmark most U.S. host institutions expect. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying to any host.
Distinguish between the Specialist and Teacher categories
If your role centers on instructional technology or media program administration in a K-12 setting, the Teacher category often applies. Roles in academic or public library systems with a training or research component more commonly fall under the Specialist category.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Library Media Specialist positions by employers with a documented history of hosting J-1 exchange visitors, so you spend time on opportunities where the host-sponsor relationship is already established.
Confirm the host's designated sponsor partnership early
Your host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 directly. Before accepting an offer, ask which State Department-designated sponsor organization they work with and whether that sponsor's program category covers your specific role and duration.
Check whether your category carries the two-year rule
The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies to many J-1 participants, including those funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before signing a training plan.
Request a written training plan before your DS-2019 is issued
Designated sponsors require a formal training plan documenting your learning objectives, supervision structure, and program timeline. Review it carefully because the activities described must match your actual daily responsibilities at the host institution.
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Find Library Media Specialist JobsLibrary Media Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Library Media Specialist role?
Most Library Media Specialist positions fall under either the Specialist or Teacher category, depending on the setting. K-12 school librarians with instructional duties typically qualify under Teacher. Professionals in academic libraries, corporate information centers, or media program administration roles are more commonly placed under the Specialist category, which requires at least five years of relevant experience.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Library Media Specialist?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. The employer is the host institution. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE administer the program, issue the DS-2019 form, and monitor compliance. Your host employer arranges the placement, but the designated sponsor carries the legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find host employers that have experience with J-1 Library Media Specialist placements?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Library Media Specialist roles and filter by employers with a documented record of hosting international professionals, which helps you avoid positions where the host has no existing sponsor relationship. Targeting employers already familiar with the J-1 process shortens the path from offer to DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Library Media Specialists on a J-1 visa?
It depends on your individual profile. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if you are funded by your home government, if your country lists librarianship or media services as a skill in need of development on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program is government-sponsored. Your designated sponsor organization can confirm whether the requirement attaches to your specific case before your DS-2019 is issued.
What documents should I prepare before a host institution contacts a designated sponsor on my behalf?
You should have a credential evaluation of your library science degree from a NACES-approved evaluator, proof of relevant professional experience, a valid passport, and a clear description of your proposed role and learning objectives. Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan, so drafting a preliminary version of your goals and supervision structure before outreach speeds up the DS-2019 process considerably.
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