Hybrid, Greater London, United KingdomCommunications
Celebrity Projects Assistant
Position objective:
To assist the celebrity team with enlisting high-profile support and maintaining strong relationships with celebrities and influencers, with the goal of creating dynamic content to further PETA’s campaigns.
Term of Employment:
Fixed-term (12 months, with the hope to extend)
Location:
London, Hybrid (2 days per week required in King’s Cross office)
Salary:
£29,000
Reports to:
Senior Manager, Celebrity and Creative Projects
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist with enlisting high-profile support for the organisation and help maintain strong relationships with PETA’s celebrity supporters
Support colleagues in executing new celebrity and media projects and ideas
Assist with special projects involving high-profile individuals, including research, letter and script writing, photo shoots, and audio and video projects
Send thank-you, birthday, or congratulatory notes and/or PETA merchandise to celebrity supporters
Assist with celebrity engagement on social media
Attend networking events
Brainstorm unique and engaging approaches to advance campaigns and public awareness on animal rights
Stay informed about current events and celebrity news
Keep thorough records of correspondence between PETA and celebrities
Review various publications to determine celebrities’ sympathies and share findings with relevant colleagues
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of the entertainment industry and media
Thorough knowledge of social media and an understanding of the type of content that will resonate with people online
Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
Exceptional verbal communication skills
Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to compose and edit letters and engaging social media posts
Excellent research skills
Ability to take initiative and follow through
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to think creatively and come up with new ideas for promoting PETA’s core mission through its celebrity work
Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
Ability to handle confidential information with the required discretion
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Commitment to the objectives of the organisation