At Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE), we empower leaders at all levels to be catalysts of change in their organizations and, ultimately, in society. Duke CE is the premier global provider of leadership solutions in context, consistently top-ranked by the Financial Times. We embrace our clients' challenges as our own, designing and delivering advisory services and customized leadership development to propel organizations forward. With delivery in over 85 countries, Duke CE works with clients to co-create the right solution for any level of leadership, from mid-level managers to c-suite executives. Together, we transform leaders and business, creating sustainable impact at scale and speed.
We are seeking a Communications Director that will help translate and amplify that story, creating a strategy and authentic, compelling content to grow the Duke CE brand and the profiles of senior leadership.
Bringing expertise in both communications strategy and content development, the Communications Director will be responsible for defining the overall external communications strategy for our global business, managing content strategies including regional needs, creating engaging multimedia materials, and maintaining brand awareness and consistency across all marketing channels. You will also be expected to prepare and post content, monitor channel traffic and analyze metrics to optimize content and identify best practices.
You will be a creative professional adept in content optimization and brand consistency, with a keen eye for detail, the ability to thrive under pressure and communicate across levels of an organization. You will ideally have worked at a small evolving company or a start-up and have a flexible and agile approach, being willing to roll up your sleeves to get important work done, operationally and strategically.
This role will be based in our offices in North Carolina, US, or London, UK
Requirements BA/BS degree in Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of five years of related experience in global marketing and communications, with a robust portfolio that demonstrates expertise in content strategy and digital content creation. Prior experience in a marketing or digital agency preferred, demonstrating a strong ability to manage client relationships and priorities Expert in B2B social media marketing. Proven ability to create engaging social media content that promotes thought leadership and organizational growth. Excellent writing and communication skills across digital ecosystem and other content (e.g. live event scripting, ghostwriting, etc.) Proficiency in some combination of design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.) and proficiency with video editing and production software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc.) Understanding of marketing platforms including HubSpot and WordPress and a proven track record for supporting the graphic and video content requirements for digital marketing projects Solid understanding of SEO, SEM, and basic user experience and web development practices. Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
