Media Coordinator

Position Objective:

Term of Employment:

Reports to:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor severe weather and natural disasters nationwide (e.g., fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes), prepare and route news releases, and make follow-up calls well in advance, if necessary, about safeguarding companion animals during natural disasters
• Prepare and manage news releases for peta2, PETA's youth-outreach program
• Pitch PETA campaigns and events to the media 
• Develop target lists for issue and campaign coverage
• Develop and make recommendations for new pitch ideas and ways to increase media coverage for PETA campaigns using independent judgment and discretion
• Assist the Communications Department and other departments requesting news releases
• Perform any other duties assigned by the senior vice president and the director of communications

Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner
• Proven strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and follow through
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of youth culture (ages 13 to 21)
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

To apply now, please click here. If you are unable to complete the online application, please mail your résumé and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510