PETA

Animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way.

Communications Assistant

Full TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1980H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$15 - $21 / hour

1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

• Support the Communications team’s work by assisting with various administrative tasks such as filing, form submission, research, financial reporting, invoice processing, booking travel, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor • Draft meeting agendas, attend meetings, and take, distribute, and file detailed meeting notes • Help the Communications team stay organized by adding tasks to our organizational systems such as Asana • Assist with the organization of celebrity/influencer projects, including photo shoots and the production and editing of print, radio, and TV commercials, as well as social media campaigns • Track PETA's celebrity supporters, award show nominee announcements and winners, tours, and details of celebrity events • Stay up to date on celebrity culture. Track celebrity news, musical tours and birthdays as well as organize monthly birthday greetings • Keep thorough and accurate records of celebrity correspondence and photoshoots • Coordinate celebrity and media mailings, giftings, sending thank you/condolence/holiday cards, etc. • Research opportunities for outreach through media, events, campaigning, and celebrity/social media influencer channels • Draft letters and notes to celebrities and the media, and other writing assignments assigned by the supervisor • Take charge of maintaining detailed records including public figures who support PETA’s work, interactions with celebrities/influencers and members of the media, and news releases and media hits • Create, update, and organize department lists and records • Keep track of and report on the Communications team’s accomplishments • Finally, you'll be assisting the PETA communications staff with other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of one year of experience in a fast-paced office setting
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as a willingness to learn new software
  • Interest in and knowledge of celebrity culture required
  • Working with high-profile individuals requires the ability to be honest, reliable, and discreet, so you must have the ability to maintain and handle confidentiality with discretion and integrity
  • You're going to be communicating with the public, reporters, celebrities/influencers, publicity firms, stylists, and more, so the ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner will be essential
  • We need a strategic thinker who can conduct research and work both independently and with the team to maximize the reach of our campaigns for animals
  • Many people say that they "thrive under pressure," but this position has no shortage of tight deadlines, so you must really be able to crank out high-quality work within short timeframes
  • You’ll be working with the press and celebrities, so a professional appearance is required
  • Naturally, you'd need to be committed to the objectives of the organization, and living a vegan lifestyle would be a part of this
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record.

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