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Position Objectives: To represent PETA to all forms of media To oversee correspondence with media and advise staff on media interactions, including but not limited to outreach letters, arranging interviews and statements, Twitter pitches and other media outreach opportunities   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Handle incoming requests and inquiries from the media for interviews, statements, information, etc. Secure interviews and media outreach opportunities, ensuring that PETA's message reaches national audiences with maximum impact and exposure Write and edit official media statements and reaction letters, and send them to the appropriate media outlets Proactively research current events and designate appropriate spokespeople to complete media interviews Guide staff members in handling media requests and working with the media Supervise media interviews, including after-hours and weekend media requests Monitor Twitter for...

Position Objective: As the local outreach coordinator for TeachKind, you'll strive to make the world a kinder place by helping teachers, students, and schools learn how to help animals! Your focus will be on the areas in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina where PETA’s Community Animal Project (CAP) serves and you’ll work closely with this division at PETA. Whether it's creating lessons, reaching out to schools, conducting presentations for students or teacher workshops (virtual or in-person), or organizing events to promote empathy for animals, your work will make a huge impact on teachers, students, and school communities! TeachKind's work to foster compassion for animals in young people is growing every day, and we need someone with classroom experience and knowledge in humane education to help us build strong relationships with schools in the local communities we serve.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Creating...

Secure celebrity and professional-athlete support for PETA campaigns and initiatives, including social media campaigns, public service announcements, and advocacy events.  Excellent writing skills, several years of entertainment or sports industry experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of–and a passion for – animal rights is a must!   What your day will look like: Developing and maintaining relationships with entertainment industry professionals (e.g., agencies, publicity firms, management companies, photographers, stylists) Organizing celebrity and athlete projects, including photo shoots, and the production and editing of radio and TV commercials Supervising the execution of special events Writing letters to celebrities, sports and entertainment figures encouraging them to get involved in various PETA campaigns or to stop supporting industries or acts that harm animals (e.g., wearing fur, buying an animal from a pet...

Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment   Location: Varies based on assignment   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals            o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion            o Use photography and videography to...

Position Objectives: • To advance animal rights and vegan initiatives by generating media coverage of PETA's campaigns • To coordinate outreach and correspondence with media representatives and establish long-lasting professional relationships to help ensure animal rights issues remain in the spotlight   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Prepare and service news releases for PETA campaigns • Develop targeted lists for issue and campaign coverage • Develop new pitch ideas and ways to revamp news releases and pitches in order to increase media coverage of PETA campaigns • Develop contacts and establish relationships with media representatives • Keep informed about PETA's work and media coverage • Keep informed about local and national news stories and track those that are relevant to PETA's campaigns • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements •...

Position Objective: Maximize the reach of PETA’s work with athletes by using innovative strategies with a goal of reaching worldwide fans   Position Responsibilities and Duties: Seek out and develop professional relationships with athletes, agents, teams, and publicists on an ongoing basis in order to set up cross-promotional partnerships for PETA Lead athlete campaigns from ideation through execution and to launch Coordinate campaign design and messaging with the appropriate departments Work across all PETA departments and with its affiliates – particularly with media and social media teams – to maximize exposure and success Stay up-to-date with all sports-related news, events, important dates and strategize fresh, interesting content opportunities Liaise with PETA’s Affiliates and assist in coordinating sports outreach, campaigns, and efforts in other countries Travel to attend events, photo shoots, and other...