Overview
We Animals is seeking expressions of interest from independent consultants for a one-year fractional engagement. We require a Media & PR Specialist to lead and evolve our earned media strategy, with a focus on:
- Securing high-impact, photo- and story-driven media placements
- Building relationships with key editors and journalists
- Positioning our work within timely, newsworthy narratives across priority regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America
- Elevating We Animals’ voice through strategic thought leadership placements, including op-eds and expert commentary
As an ideal candidate for this role, you are:
- Media savvy, with a strong understanding of how newsrooms, journalists, and editorial processes work.
- Bring a strong network of media contacts, particularly in sectors relevant to animal protection, environmental, science, policy, law, food systems, or mainstream news coverage.
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
- Experienced in working with international media outlets and navigating diverse media landscapes.
- Familiar with the animal advocacy or related nonprofit sectors.
- Comfortable working with a small, evolving organization.
- A relationship builder who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.
- Highly organized, proactive, and responsive, with strong attention to detail.
Contract Details
- Term: 12-month contract at 24 hours per week
- Contract Rate: $36 CAD/HR
- Primary Contact: Director of Marketing & Communications
- Location: Remote, Global
- Target Start Date: Mid-August
- Submission Deadline: July 14 2026 at 11:59PM EDT
Please visit our website for more details and to apply.
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About We Animals
As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, We Animals (WA) advocates for animals through photojournalism. Our global investigations and stories expose our complex relationships with animals, create ethical and cultural shifts in society, and empower human capacity for compassion and change. To support our mission, we investigate industries, mentor photographers, operate a stock site to share our visual content, and engage with media and NGO partners to shift attitudes, industries, and policy.