Media Buyer

Description

Position Objective:

To secure the placement of high impact, thought-provoking advertising via various mediums including outdoor, print news media, TV, radio, and other innovative forms of offline advertising to advance animal rights

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage offline advertising placement projects from initiation to completion

• Develop and implement strategies for generating powerful, timely ad placements to raise awareness about animal rights issues

• Establish and maintain relationships with sales representatives and negotiate reduced-rate or free placements

• Determine the impact of various advertising options and make recommendations based on these determinations

• Create and maintain detailed records of all projects

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or two years’ experience working in a professional environment

• An interest in advertising and public relations

• Proven excellent project-management, strategic-thinking, and analytical skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Capability to make connections and maintain relationships with a variety of people in a professional manner

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet and set deadlines, and stay organized

• Proven ability to take initiative and follow through

• Ability to make sound judgments and work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a consistent pattern of proactively suggesting solutions

• Knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns, and a desire to pursue a career in animal rights

• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues in a professional manner

•Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $80,168.40 annually. The ultimate salary 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 October 22, 2026.

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