NonDuke /Student Intern MAC Summer Program

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.

Mac Internship Summer Program 2025

The Charmaine McKissick-Melton Communications Fellowship is a cornerstone of Duke’s commitment to fostering young talent, deepening community partnerships, and growing its professional network. Now in its 18th year, this 10-week summer program embeds NCCU Mass Communications majors into Duke’s communications offices—spanning the school of nursing arts, public policy, and university communications channels.

High Impact, Real-World Experience
Interns engage in professional-level communications work, including interviewing, writing, and producing content for Duke’s platforms. They gain a strong portfolio, mentorship, and career coaching, with many launching careers in PR and media—some even securing roles at Duke.

Program Investment
Mac Fellows receive $18/hour for up to 20 hours per week, plus a $3,500 stipend for living expenses, totaling a $7,000 commitment per student, already budgeted for FY25.

Strengthening Duke’s Communications Network
By welcoming  NCCU interns, Duke expands its communications capacity, enriches storytelling with diverse voices, and builds lasting professional connections—ensuring a pipeline of emerging talent in media and communications within our community.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position of USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. When extending an offer, Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

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/

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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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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, sex (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 onthe 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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.