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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Objective:
To write news releases, pitches, and other press materials that promote PETA entities' campaigns and events
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Write news releases, pitches, and other press materials requested by the Media Relations Department, other departments, and PETA's international entities
- Write and edit official letters to media
- Write interview facts for staff spokespeople and statements for the media for all campaigns and projects
- Review all news release request forms with a critical eye and determine what information is appropriate for press materials
- Keep up to date on PETA entities' campaigns and incorporate changing elements into press materials
- Apply PETA's in-house style guide to all written press materials
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three years of professional writing experience; newspaper or magazine writing experience preferable
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the media industry
- Interest in animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
- Ability to handle stressful situations with diplomacy
- Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
- Proven ability to make sound judgments and work independently
- Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $80,168.40 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until October 25, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.