Philippines Campaign Assistant

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Term of Employment:

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate and manage a media plan and an agenda for issues that can be released in the Philippines
• Organise and maintain a database of Filipino celebrities
• Draft and mail letters to celebrities and others
• Organise and regularly update the Filipino media database
• Review news releases from other PETA offices and make recommendations about their effectiveness in the Philippines
• Develop ideas to increase celebrity involvement in animal issues
• Send out news releases, make follow-up and pitch calls to the media and work to keep PETA Asia-Pacific’s campaigns in the media spotlight
• Coordinate the translation of materials
• Coordinate the production of Tagalog versions of PETA ads
• Communicate with media outlets around the country, encouraging them to run stories by providing them with PETA materials (ads, exclusives, etc.)
• Organise demonstrations and photo shoots
• Direct media calls to the correct person
• Travel when necessary for meetings, demonstrations or other activities
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Outgoing and personable manner with exceptional communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluency in both English and Tagalog
• Patience when dealing with the media
• Proven thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
• Support for PETA Asia-Pacific’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA Asia-Pacific’s positions on issues
• Must adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle
• Ability and willingness to travel if necessary
• Computer proficiency
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
• Previous activist experience a plus
• Filipino residency

If you are interested in working for PETA Asia-Pacific, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Info@PETAAsiaPacific.com.