Public Relations Specialist, U.S.

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Requirements:

• One to three years of training or relevant experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, or advocacy/fundraising communications.
• Very strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Interest in animal welfare and farmed animal issues.
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, demonstrate initiative, and represent Mercy For Animals professionally.
• Familiarity with the news-media industry.
• Willingness to travel about one to three times a year for conferences or retreats.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Mercy For Animals.
• Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of communications collateral, including press releases, quotes, blog posts, op-eds, and website copy.
• Work with the director of public relations to pitch campaigns, investigations, and videos to media outlets.
• Respond to inquiries from print, radio, and television journalists.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet public relations objectives.
• Monitor news coverage and social media for relevant issues and assist with rapid-response communications.
• Adhere to organizational policies and perform other assigned duties.