Media and Celebrity Projects Assistant

PETA India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PETA India seeks a proactive media and celebrity projects coordinator in Mumbai to support the media relations team. You will pitch campaigns, prepare news releases, manage media databases, and coordinate photo shoots and events with staff and international affiliates.

Requirements include minimum two years in media handling or public relations, fluency in English and Hindi, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 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 adherence 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Media handling

Public relations

English

Hindi

Other languages

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Telephone manner

Job description

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

Term of Employment

Full-time

Reports To

Vice President of Celebrity and Public Relations

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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 adherence 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