Job Opportunity for Media and Celebrity Projects Assistant at PETA India in Mumbai

Position Objective:

To assist other staff members in ensuring the smooth operation of PETA India’s media and celebrity projects

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Location:

Mumbai

Reports To:

Associate Manager of Media and Celebrity Projects

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Pitch PETA India’s campaigns and events to the media and make follow-up calls as needed
• Coordinate the preparation of news releases and pitches
• Build, maintain and manage all contact databases for the media and celebrity projects team
• Manage a calendar of special dates related to media and celebrity projects
• Maintain an orderly inventory for media and celebrity project needs
• Keep all media and celebrity files and folders in an orderly and accessible condition
• Develop target lists for media coverage
• Liaise with various staffers of PETA India and its international affiliates regarding the production of print advertisements and video public service announcements
• Research celebrity-related news and create and distribute notes to relevant staff members
• Research and suggest contacts for photo shoots and other projects
• Maintain a collection of news clippings and send them to concerned people in a timely manner
• Liaise with PETA US and other PETA affiliates regarding various services relating to media and celebrity projects
• Assist in the coordination of photo shoots and other celebrity and media events
• Work with volunteers or professional services to get documents translated into various local languages by deadline
• Participate and give meaningful input at brainstorming meetings regarding media strategy and celebrity involvement
• Prepare and maintain meeting notes for the media and celebrity projects team
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Hindi
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
• Demonstrated interest in and excellent working knowledge of the internet
• Proven interest in media and celebrity news
• Proven excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Sophisticated understanding of and appreciation of creative work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Self-motivation and the proven ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner
• Ability to take initiative and follow through
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
• Support for PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA India’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation