Vacancy at PETA Asia-Pacific for Chinese Media and Campaigns Assistant

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Hi all,

 

 

I thought I should post about a job vacancy we have at PETA Asia-Pacific.

The incumbent should preferably be based in Hong Kong but we will consider

applicants based in China and Taiwan. S/He must be vegetarian.

 

 

If interested, please send your application to

RochelleR.

 

 

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Other job openings

can be found at http://www.petaasiapacific.com/aboutpeta-jobs.asp.

 

 

Thank you!

 

 

Rochelle Regodon

Campaigns Manager

 

 

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia-Pacific (PETA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Objective:

 

 

To manage and coordinate PETA Asia-Pacific's media work throughout Asia, as

assigned by the director

 

 

 

 

Term of Employment:

 

 

Full-time

 

 

 

Reports to:

of PETA Asia-Pacific

 

 

 

 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

 

 

* Coordinate and manage a media plan and an agenda of issues that can

be released in Asia

* Organize and maintain a database of Chinese celebrities

* Draft and mail letters to celebrities and others, as needed

* Organize and regularly update an Asian media database

* Review news releases from other PETA affiliates and make

recommendations about their potential effectiveness in Asia

* Develop ideas to increase celebrity involvement in animal issues

* Send out news releases (working with other PETA Asia-Pacific

representatives), make follow-up and pitch calls to the media, and work to

keep PETA Asia-Pacific's campaigns in the media spotlight

* Coordinate the translation of materials, as needed

* Coordinate the production of Chinese versions of PETA ads

* Communicate with media outlets across the country, encouraging them

to run stories by providing them with materials (e.g., ads, exclusives)

* Assist with demonstrations and photo shoots, when needed

* Direct media calls to the proper people

* Travel for meetings, demonstrations, or other activities, when

needed

* Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

 

* Outgoing and personable manner with exceptional communication skills

 

* Excellent writing skills

* Fluency in both English and Cantonese, with fluency in Mandarin a

plus (non-Chinese speakers need not apply)

* Ability to deal patiently with the media

* Proven thorough knowledge of all animal rights issues

* Support for PETA Asia-Pacific's philosophy and the ability to

professionally advocate PETA Asia-Pacific's positions on issues

* Ability and willingness to travel if necessary

* Computer proficiency

* Commitment to the objectives of the organization

* Previous activist experience preferred

* Preferably a Hong Kong resident