PETA

Public Relations

• To advance animal rights by generating media coverage of PETA's campaigns
• To coordinate outreach and correspondence with media representatives
• Prepare and service news releases and generate media coverage for PETA campaigns
• Research and identify appropriate local and national media outlets and podcasts for placing coverage of PETA's efforts
• Develop new pitch ideas and ways to revamp news releases and pitches in order to increase media coverage of PETA campaigns
• Represent the organization to the media
• Keep informed about PETA's work and media coverage
• Keep informed about local and national news stories and track those that are relevant to PETA's campaigns
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Media Relations Coordinator

Risk

• Coordinate PETA’s shareholder work
• Draft and present select shareholder questions and resolutions at annual meetings of major corporations at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations
• Secure support for our efforts from major institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds
• Establish relationships with humane investing groups and organizations
• Research the animal and environmental guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations
• Research past proxies and voting histories of institutional shareholders on issues related to animals and other issues
• Assess our shareholder efforts to advance PETA’s work
• Research SEC procedures, deadlines, and information specific to each company's shareholder meeting(s)
• Maintain records of companies in which we own stock; eligibility to attend meetings, present questions, and submit resolutions; liaise with our broker and investment firm on all matters related to PETA’s shareholder work
• Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Officer, Shareholder Strategy – Corporate Governance

General

• Stay on top of regional popular culture and news, and look for opportunities for PETA Latino to get its message in the news
• Work with the PETA Latino team to brainstorm new projects to ensure ongoing media coverage of PETA Latino’s work
• Assist in organizing pro-animal demonstrations across Latin America
• Assist in organizing celebrity and influencer projects, including photo shoots, and the production and editing of print, radio, and TV commercials, as well as social media campaigns
• Research, develop, and maintain relationships with music and entertainment industry professionals in Latin America, including celebrities, influencers, and their representatives, with a focus on Argentina and Colombia
• Write scripts, ad copy, and text for celebrity correspondence and campaigns
• Develop target lists and media strategy, and service news releases for issue and campaign coverage
• Travel internationally and domestically on assignments
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Special Projects Coordinator

Assistant

• Correspond with teachers and parents about dissection and help animals by addressing their use in classrooms nationwide
• Assist with outreach to teachers looking for dissection funding on Donors Choose
• Build and maintain relationships with school district leaders and decision makers to secure pilot program opportunities
• Travel to and represent TeachKind and perform outreach at science educator conferences
• Respond to other science-related correspondence, such as chick-hatching projects and bottle biology
• Research schools, districts, and more to find opportunities to replace animals being used for dissection
• Monitor sources for opportunities to offer humane science options in place of using animals
• Proactively identify and contact schools about ending dissection
• Write and coordinate content on the TeachKind section of PETA.org related to dissection
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Science Education Assistant

Associate

• Push a variety of animal issues in the media and the public consciousness through creative work, outreach, and project coordination
• Conduct research and analysis on campaign targets
• Develop and coordinate a wide variety of projects for PETA’s campaigns
• Draft letters and other documents to support PETA’s campaigns
• Analyze the success of campaign efforts and adjust strategy accordingly
• Participate in brainstorming and assist with strategizing
• Support campaigns by handling administrative responsibilities of the division, including scheduling meetings, liaising between departments, and taking notes
• Build subject matter expertise in common animal liberation issues
• Keep informed about local, national, and international news stories and track stories relevant to campaigns
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Campaigns Associate

• Oversee a portfolio of 400-700 PETA donors who each give $1,000-$5000 annually
• Qualify new donors with a series of personalized communications
• Implement a communication plan (updates, invitations, proposals, reports) for each donor to cultivate relationships, solicit financial support, and provide stewardship
• Share personalized communications with donors, building relationships and having a minimum of 35 meaningful two-way connections monthly
• Identify and research appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors
• Identify donors who wish to include PETA in their estate plans for follow-up
• Conduct donor visits by phone, in person and electronically
• Document pertinent information (meetings, correspondence, notes, research) to enhance and develop PETA donor profiles for PETA's database
• Staff fundraising events, as needed
• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor

Associate Donor Advisor, Mid-Level Giving

• Coordinate a wide variety of projects in support of PETA's campaigns
• Conduct research, writing, and analysis in support of PETA's campaigns
• Assist campaigners and other department members with project tasks
• Assist the campaigns manager and director with high-level administrative tasks
• Communicate with activists about PETA campaigns and encourage them to be active for animals
• Attend demonstrations in support of PETA campaigns
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Campaigns Assistant

Editor

• Research, write, and publish creative, compelling, and on-trend lifestyle content
• Ensure all content is SEO-optimized and includes captivating headlines, meta descriptions, and keywords
• Publish articles to PETA's websites via WordPress
• Own PETA’s lifestyle section by leading bi-weekly brainstorming sessions
• Follow breaking news in the animal rights world closely and pitch stories to your supervisor daily
• Liaise with PETA's social media team
• Liaise with stakeholders and editors to ensure accuracy of all content
• Track and analyze web traffic via Google Analytics

Lifestyle Editor

Compliance

• Manage benefit plans in compliance with ACA guidelines, including managing open enrollment process and communications, analyzing, and making suggestions
• Counsel and assist PETA Foundation and supported organizations’ staff members regarding benefit choices and claims
• Develop and deliver state-required trainings to supervisors and employees
• Work with supervisors and Managing General Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs to respond to unemployment claims
• Manage federal and state leave plans and accommodation requests
• Work with departments and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs, on workers compensation claims
• Manage Benefits and Compliance Assistant
• Assist with advising employees and management on dispute resolution, performance issues, and the interpretation of correct application of policies and procedures with diplomacy and tact to secure a resolution
• Review state and federal reports
• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and documents
• Serve as backup for all Senior Director of Compliance’s tasks, including conducting and processing terminations
• Conduct research on various compliance-related topics
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits & Compliance Manager

General Counsel

• To support the Corporate Legal Affairs division of the Legal Department by assisting the General Counsel and providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters
• Conducting legal research and analysis and providing legal advice and representation on various issues and affairs pertaining to the day-to-day operation of non-profit, tax-exempt organizations
• Reviewing, revising, and drafting contracts
• Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with federal, state, and local lobbying registration and reporting requirements
• Reviewing and advising the organization and supported organizations about publication and audio/visual review including internet features, news releases, and audio-visual content
• Providing legal advice on domestic and international data privacy and protection law requirements and assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance programs
• Assisting with employment law matters
• Maintaining and expanding the organization’s trademark portfolio and licenses
• Advising supported organizations on and assisting them with their preparation, filing, and defending of shareholder proposals
• Maintaining the organization’s service contracts with supported organizations
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of charity and animal protection issues, statutes, and regulations

Corporate Counsel

Social Media Manager

• You will collaborate and brainstorm with other social media team members to create compelling content—specifically through words—for PETA's Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok accounts.
• Helping save animals is PETA’s biggest priority. You will work on priorities from other departments to ensure that the social team is pushing PETA’s biggest issues and thus getting the public to take animals into consideration. You’ll also communicate with these departments to guarantee that everything you are posting is engaging, factually accurate, and emotionally compelling.
• It takes a lot of skill to learn how to best present information to an online audience, so a major part of your job will be analyzing your work and its online response, then finding ways to both improve and replicate prior success AND grow our following!
• You will get to know our online audience and see what they respond to and share, which will help you create content tailored for them to share.
• A portion of your every day will be researching current trends in social media, staying on top of things like the latest meme, and creatively applying that knowledge to PETA's efforts.
• The news never sleeps! Since social media success depends on acting in real-time, we post when the moment strikes (and on some occasions, the moment is 9 p.m. on Saturday night). You'll also need to be available on some holidays and weekends to post urgent breaking news.
• Though this role is remote, you’ll need to be able to hop over to your local vegan restaurant to create a fun TikTok or get content when we’re protesting in your area.
• You'll also be expected to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Social Media Content Creator

Producer

• Create high-impact videos for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, and emerging social channels from concept through final delivery
• Develop scripts and creative concepts that balance humor, shock value, clarity, and emotional resonance
• Use AI tools such as Midjourney, Runway, Higgsfield, and similar platforms to create animations, motion graphics, and visual elements that elevate storytelling
• Experiment with emerging AI-powered video, animation, and creative technologies to develop innovative content formats
• Appear confidently on camera in comedic skits, commentary, and explanatory videos, bringing PETA’s bold, provocative, and quirky voice to life
• Self-film content using an iPhone or similar equipment, taking ownership of lighting, sound, props, set design, and overall production quality
• Direct and produce formal shoots as needed
• Collaborate closely with Video Lab team members and the social media team to develop timely, engaging content
• Ensure all video content meets quality standards and complies with legal and brand guidelines
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, internet culture, and advancements in AI creative tools
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.