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Position Objective: To conduct PETA's work with major corporations   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Develop and carry out action plans for PETA's work with major corporations • Decide on and maintain effective contacts with major corporations in order to further PETA's work • Prepare and deliver presentations to executives in order to make the case for animal welfare changes • Attend and speak at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations • Draft shareholder resolutions and supporting statements regarding animal issues with major corporations • Research the animal welfare guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations • Research and work with firms that hold large amounts of stock in major corporations that abuse animals • Represent PETA's corporate campaigns to the media and the general public • Travel to attend meetings or news conferences • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor      Qualifications: • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience  • Minimum of two years of previous experience in advocacy, public relations, or corporate affairs • Demonstrated ability to comfortably create and deliver presentations, address and overcome objections, and negotiate and close deals • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns • Proven exceptional organizational and writing skills • Demonstrated effective research skills • Willingness and ability to travel extensively • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization 

Position Objective: To provide legal advice on a wide range of animal protection issues that arise during the conduct of the organization's and its affiliates' charitable programs, with a focus on animals used in experimentation and access to public records.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of statutes, regulations, and case law related to animals used in experimentation Draft correspondence, letters of complaint, and other documents related to animals used in experimentation Participate in the development of creative opportunities for litigation related to animals used in experimentation Assist in the management of litigation related to animals used in experimentation Conduct legal research and advise on federal and state public records acts Draft and submit administrative appeals of public records act decisions by federal and state agencies Develop and manage internal database to track public records requests and administrative appeals Develop and manage internal database of developments related to federal and state public records acts Assist in the development and management of litigation of public records matters Communicate with government agencies, law enforcement officials, and nonprofit organizations in furtherance of the listed responsibilities and duties Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Qualifications: J.D. and a minimum of five years of legal experience Experience with administrative law, criminal law, and public records acts preferred Member in good standing of a state bar association Proven excellent legal research, writing, and verbal advocacy skills Proven ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time constraints Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to communicate PETA's positions on issues with professionalism Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Position Objective: Media relationships are critical to PETA's methodology, and the media relations team is a crucial part of PETA's U.S. and international media campaign strategy. The media relations team develops and maintains relationships with the media, helps develop stories about PETA's work, and sets the approach for the presentation of those stories. The media officer will be a crucial part of that team and will be responsible for helping ensuring its success for PETA.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Establish, develop and maintain contacts with reporters, editors, and producers across all media through email, phone and in-person meetings. Research and identify appropriate local and international media outlets for placing coverage of PETA's efforts, including critical investigative, legal, and corporate animal-protection campaigns. Develop story ideas to highlight PETA’s work, particularly the organization’s lesser-known efforts. Draft creative, concise, and interesting story pitches Develop and maintain a working knowledge of media and reporters who cover or would be interested in covering issues related to PETA’s work. Keep up to date on job transitions/changes in the journalism industry. Monitor trends in media coverage and news readership. Represent the organization to the media Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Qualifications: Degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of media relations experience Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the media industry Excellent working knowledge of print, broadcast, and online media outlets Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and deal with a variety of people in a professional manner Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate PETA's positions professionally Commitment to the objectives of the organization