Publications Assistant

PETA; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PETA in the United States is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the Publications Department. You will manage daily clerical tasks, schedule meetings, and assist with project coordination to ensure all follow-through and wrap-up work is completed on time.

You will help maintain production schedules for PETA Global and other publications, archive materials, gather visual content and usage rights, and contribute to SOPs and quarterly reports while upholding accuracy

Qualifications

• A degree in a related field is required.
• Experience producing written and visual content.
• Strong knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns.
• Excellent research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to the organization's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day clerical duties, including digital filing, organizing document folders, scheduling meetings, and general correspondence.
• Help maintain production schedules for PETA Global and other publications.
• Archive and index completed publications.
• Arrange mailings of thank-you copies to PETA Global contributors and featured individuals.
• Research content for PETA Global as requested.
• Review cookbooks and blogs to find recipe content.
• Liaise with PETA entities to gather entity content.
• Help compile the photo and URL lists for PETA Global.
• Help gather visual content, schedule photo shoots, and obtain usage rights agreements.
• Compile and maintain SOPs for the production of PETA Global and other publications.
• Update and maintain our lists of animal-friendly cartoonists and photographers.
• Brainstorm ways to use AI to improve department functions and organization.
• Assist with the publication of quarterly reports, other guides, and booklets.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Content production

Research skills

Negotiation

Multitasking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Related field degree

Job description

Position Objective: To provide essential administrative and organizational support to the Publications Department by managing routine details, assisting with project coordination, and ensuring that all follow-through and wrap-up tasks are completed accurately and on schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform day-to-day clerical duties, including digital filing, organizing document folders, scheduling meetings, and general correspondence
• Help maintain production schedules for PETA Global and other publications
• Archive and index completed publications
• Arrange mailings of thank-you copies to PETA Global contributors and featured individuals
• Research content for PETA Global as requested
• Review cookbooks and blogs to find recipe content
• Liaise with PETA entities to gather entity content
• Help compile the photo and URL lists for PETA Global
• Help gather visual content, schedule photo shoots, and obtain usage rights agreements
• Compile and maintain SOPs for the production of PETA Global and other publications
• Update and maintain our lists of animal-friendly cartoonists and photographers
• Brainstorm ways to use AI to improve department functions and organization
• Assist with the publication of quarterly reports, other guides, and booklets
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in a related field, project management experience, or equivalent applicable experience
• Experience producing written and visual content
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated exceptional research and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and independently, and to manage multiple projects
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.30 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 19, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.