To complete project requests from PETA and PETA Foundation departments and to write articles and letters about animal rights issues for both in-house and external publications.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Create content that is uniquely designed for specific PETA projects and campaigns
• Formulate and produce unique projects, campaigns, and slogans
• Analyze animal rights issues in the news and write letters and PETA blog entries about these issues
• Write articles and copy for PETA’s in-house publications
• Prepare PETA news releases, advisories, and media alerts
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of professional writing experience, which may include writing for newspapers, magazines, or other publications
• Experience writing for the Web
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Proven ability to make sound judgments and work independently
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow-through
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

This position cannot be performed in Colorado.