Social Media and Outreach Coordinator for Japan

 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Coordinate and manage a media plan for campaign protests, send news releases to the media, and take other necessary actions to advance campaigns in Japan
  • Create or assist with the production of print graphics, advertisements, and videos from concept to completion to share via the organization’s social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) in Japanese
  • Help develop Japan-specific marketing plans to reach audiences for various celebrity campaigns, video launches, and investigations
  • Encourage and facilitate activism across Japan by communicating with activists and encouraging them to take actions on behalf of animals
  • Regularly update and maintain a database of media outlets in Japan
  • Assist with organizing street theater–style protests in Japan as needed
  • Prepare, translate, and manage news releases to send to local media outlets
  • Act as a PETA Asia spokesperson by giving interviews with local and national television outlets, radio stations, newspapers, and magazines as needed
  • Stay current on social media trends and how best to take advantage of them
  • Respond to comments on social media as needed
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of the workings of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Strong creative and digital technology skills
  • Some knowledge of animal rights issues in Japan
  • Basic working knowledge of video editing, including assembling recorded raw footage into a finished product
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral skills in both English and Japanese
  • Some experience in working with media outlets and knowledge concerning ways of reaching them preferred
  • Adherence to a vegan lifestyle preferred
  • Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate for the organization’s positions on issues in a professional manner

How to Apply

Deadline for this position is: April 1, 2021

To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia, please complete this form. Because of the high number of submissions that PETA Asia receives, applications are not accepted by other means. Depending on your experience and your country of residence, some positions may require you to work as an independent contractor. Independent contractors are not employees and are not entitled to benefits.

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