CORPORATE OUTREACH MANAGER - SOUTHEAST ASIA

 

Terms of Employment: Consultancy, 40 hours a week

Reports to: President and Campaigns Director

Position Location: remote, Southeast Asia

(Malaysia or Indonesia preferred)

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About Sinergia Animal:

Rated as one of the world’s most effective animal protection organizations by Animal Charity Evaluators, Sinergia Animal is an international campaigning organization working in countries from the Global South (South America and Southeast Asia) to reduce animal suffering and promote more compassionate food choices. We use negotiations, investigations, peaceful direct actions and innovative campaigning methods to expose the suffering of animals in factory farms. The goal is to persuade major food corporations to adopt and implement policies to phase out the use of animal products which originate from the worst forms of animal production systems, with a focus on intensive confinement practices. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Research and build a database of food companies’ profiles and key contacts

  • Establish permanent contact with key corporate contacts via emails, phone calls and in-person meetings; with the goal of persuading companies to adopt cage-free egg policies in their supply chains

  • Travel regionally, as necessary, to meet contacts

  • Represent Sinergia Animal and its campaigns at public events and with the NGO and animal protection communities at large

  • Work with Sinergia Animal's team in translating and developing campaign materials; writing press releases and planning media strategies; acting as a media spokesperson for campaigns and developing proactive relationships with the media.

  • Build alliances with other international and/or grassroots NGOs

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Requirements:

  • Southeast Asian, preferably from Malaysia or Indonesia, fluent in English

  • Desirable: Previous experience in communications or campaigning with the media or NGOs

  • Excellent oral communication, writing and proofreading skills

  • Excellent research skills

  • Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a remote team

  • Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization

  • Commitment to non-violent direct actions

  • Enthusiasm and pro-activeness are very important to us. Even if you don’t tick all the bullet points of this requirement list, if you’re very excited about this role, then we want to hear from you!

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sinergia Animal is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes.

 

How to apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter (in English) explaining why you want to work to reduce the suffering of farmed animals and promote more compassionate food choices to lgomes@sinergiaanimal.org 

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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (remote)

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Terms of Employment: Consultant, 40 hours a week
Reports to: CEO, Campaign Manager, and Global Communications Manager
Position Location: Anywhere in the world, remote
Salary: to be defined according to location and experience 

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About the organization:
Rated as one of the world’s most effective animal protection organizations by Animal Charity Evaluators, Sinergia Animal is an international campaigning organization working in countries in South America and Southeast Asia to reduce animal suffering and promote more compassionate food choices.

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Responsibilities:

  • Write press releases for journalists from mainstream media outlets;

  • Write texts and design visual content for the organization’s social media channels and implement our Social Media strategy in order to increase our online presence;

  • Monitor the most important social media KPIs;

  • Answer messages and comments on social media;

  • Writing video scripts;

  • Contact celebrities and influencers to join campaigns;

  • Work with Sinergia Animal’s international and local teams in translating and developing campaign materials;

  • Prepare texts, design images, send and monitor the performance of marketing emails 

  • Managing Facebook and Instagram ads.

  • Technical requirements:

  • Native Spanish speaker (excellent oral communication, writing and proofreading skills);

  • Fluent or advanced English is indispensable;

  • At least 6 years of experience in journalism, press service, social media and/or content production;

  • Previous experience in NGOs is desirable;

  • Familiarity with graphic design;

  • Excellent knowledge of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter best practices

  • Advanced knowledge of ads management on Facebook and Instagram

  • Excellent research skills;

  • Video editing is a desirable plus;

  • Sound knowledge of farmed animal protection issues.

 

Personal requirements:

  • Can-do attitude;

  • Excellent multitasking and time-management skills;

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving;

  • A great team player, but can also do the job independently;

  • Black and indigenous people, LGBTQI+, people with disabilities, women and other minority groups are highly encouraged to apply;

  • An affinity with animal rights issues and vegan lifestyle is highly desirable;

  • Commitment to the mission and objectives of the organization;

  • Enthusiasm and proactiveness are very important to us. Even if you don’t tick all the bullet points of this requirement list and you’re very excited about this role, we want to hear from you.

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This person will answer to:
Global Campaigns Manager and Global Communications Manager


Please click here to apply.