Executive Assistant - Media Relations

Position Objectives:

• To provide high-level support to the vice president and the senior vice president of the Media Relations Department

• To initiate and manage a variety of projects for the Media Relations Department using discretion and independent judgment 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Represent the Media Relations department’s senior staff in all forms of communication regarding campaigns, advertisements, and media inquiries applying sound judgment 

• Develop, manage, and execute a variety of projects, including PSA placement projects, in consultation with senior staff, and make sound, independent decisions in their absence

• Conduct research, prepare written analyses, schedule and lead meetings, and draft correspondence on behalf of senior staff and/or to support the department's special projects 

• Draft and update detailed reports, SOPs, speeches, and letters covering a variety of issues

• Oversee and track the need for urgent weather media alerts

• Strategize and execute mailings to media industry contacts by conceptualizing and seeing it through to completion

• Support and execute other media and/or advertising-related initiatives managing budgets and timelines 

• Coordinate media tours by managing relationships with vendors, handling tour scheduling, crafting associated talking points, and liaising with staff 

• Use WordPress to manage Media Center projects

• Coordinate department-wide initiatives, lead weekly and monthly meetings, and make travel and other logistical arrangements as needed

• Professionally represent PETA's campaigns to the media and the general public

• Exercise sound judgment and confidentiality at all times

• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience 

• Two years of high-level administrative support experience 

• Project management experience preferred

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns

• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to handle situations with discretion

• Exceptional writing abilities, especially in composing and editing letters

• Proven ability to make sound judgments and work independently

• Willingness and ability to be on call during weekend and evening hours

• Demonstrated ability to deal with a wide range of people in a professional manner

• Proven ability to take initiative and follow through

• Proven strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization 

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.29 to $24.92 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay 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 September 24, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.