Publications Assistant

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PETA is seeking an Administrative & Publications Assistant to provide essential support to the Publications Department, helping with project coordination and ensuring wrap-up tasks are completed on schedule.

The role involves clerical duties, maintaining production calendars for PETA Global publications, archiving work, researching content, sourcing visual assets, and developing SOPs. A related degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong writing, research, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent applicable experience.
• Experience producing written and visual content.
• Strong research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently; manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day clerical duties: filing, folders, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Maintain production schedules for PETA Global and other publications.
• Archive and index completed publications.
• Coordinate mailings of thank-you copies to contributors.
• Research content for PETA Global as requested.
• Review cookbooks and blogs for recipe content.
• Gather content from PETA entities and assemble photo/URL lists.
• Coordinate visual content, photo shoots, and usage rights.
• Compile and maintain SOPs for publication production.
• Update lists of animal-friendly cartoonists and photographers.
• Brainstorm AI use to improve department functions.
• Assist with quarterly reports, guides, and booklets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Content production

Research & negotiation

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Organization & detail

Prioritization & deadlines

Commitment to mission

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

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

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
• 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
• 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 6, 2026.

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