Lifestyle Editor

Are you an exceptional writer who lives and breathes vegan trends and cruelty‑free innovations? Do you have a keen eye for stunning visuals that make websites shine? The PETA Foundation is seeking a Lifestyle Editor to join the largest animal rights organization in the world and take PETA.org/Living to new heights. You’ll be part of a passionate, high‑energy team making a meaningful difference for animals every day. Position Objective Research, write, and publish creative, compelling, and on‑trend lifestyle content owning the production and success of high‑volume deadlines for high‑quality articles Primary Responsibilities and Duties Research, write, and publish creative, compelling, and on‑trend content for PETA.org and other PETA websites, focusing on vegan recipes, cruelty‑free products, and lifestyle trends while meeting tight deadlines (often within 30 minutes) Ensure all content is SEO‑optimized and includes captivating headlines, meta descriptions, and keywords Publish articles to PETA’s websites via WordPress, ensuring flawless presentation of text and multimedia elements (including editing and uploading photos with proper credit and permissions) Own PETA’s lifestyle section by leading bi‑weekly brainstorming sessions and ensuring the Living content calendar is consistently full and organized with engaging, impactful, and high‑quality articles that inspire action Follow breaking news in the animal‑rights world closely and pitch stories to your supervisor daily Liaise with PETA’s social media team to ensure proper promotion of all website content Liaise with stakeholders and editors to ensure the accuracy of all content Track and analyze web traffic via Google Analytics, making changes in strategy accordingly Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Requirements College degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of one year of experience creating content in a fast‑paced newsroom environment, either as part of a traditional media company or in a marketing‑focused role At least one year of experience building posts and uploading photos to a content management system (CMS), preferably WordPress Ability to edit photos in Photoshop, Canva, or other image editing software with skilled application of effective web presentation Ability to use Google Analytics and other programs to determine how well your posts are performing Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects at once Ability to write catchy, clickable headlines Demonstrated extensive knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns Proven ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proven interest in and strong working knowledge of online trends Excels in project management, strategic thinking, and analysis, juggling multiple priorities with ease Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle Supports PETA’s philosophy and advocates for PETA’s positions on issues professionally Commitment to the objectives of the PETA Foundation The hourly pay range for this position is $19.79 - $24.80 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 December 11, 2025. We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.