Celebrity Marketing & Media Coordinator (PETA Australia)

Position Objective:

To generate media coverage for PETA Australia's campaigns, including coordinating and handling media interviews and organising news releases

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Location:

Sydney or Manila

Reports to:

Managing Director of PETA Australia

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and make recommendations for new pitch ideas and ways to increase media coverage for PETA Australia's campaigns, using independent judgment and discretion
• Monitor severe weather and natural disasters nationwide (eg, fires, floods, storms) in order to prepare and route news releases and make follow-up calls well in advance regarding the safeguarding of animal companions during natural disasters
• Pitch PETA Australia's campaigns and events to the media and make follow-up calls, as needed
• Prepare and manage news releases
• Develop target lists for issue and campaign coverage
• Develop marketing plans to reach specific audiences according to each celebrity campaign
• Stay informed about celebrity and internet celebrity news and gossip
• Write and coordinate web features
• Coordinate print advertisement and video public service announcement concepts for celebrity campaigns
• Approach celebrities and/or their management to garner support for PETA Australia's campaigns
• Manage celebrity campaign projects, maintaining communication between all relevant departments
• Coordinate celebrity photo shoots and other support efforts
• Coordinate marketing efforts at the launch of each celebrity campaign
• Track and analyse the results of each campaign and adjust efforts accordingly
• Perform any other duties assigned by the managing director

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
• Proven interest in celebrity news and gossip
• Demonstrated interest in and excellent working knowledge of the internet
• Sophisticated understanding and appreciation of creative work
• Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivation and the proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner
• Proven excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and follow through
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adherence to a vegetarian lifestyle
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA Australia's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA Australia's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Australia, please complete this application form. Due to the high number of submissions received, applications are not accepted by other means. Depending on your experience and your country of residence, some positions may require you to work as an independent contractor. Independent contractors are not employees and are not entitled to benefits.