Media and Celebrity Projects Assistant

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

Full-time

Mumbai

Manager of Celebrity and Public Relations

• 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
  
• 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
  
• 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
  

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in media handling or public relations.
  
• Fluent in English and Hindi
  
• Knowledge of other local Indian languages a plus
  
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns would be an added advantage
  
• 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
  
• 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 as required
  

Professional appearance and ad* nce to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• 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
  

To apply for a position with PETA India, please

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