Washington, DC-based trade association seeks a Director–Publications and Managing Editor, Passenger Transport to take initial responsibility for the daily editorial content and production of APTA’s flagship publication, Passenger Transport (Passenger Transport: APTA’s News Center website; Passenger Transport Express e-newsletter; and print issues of Passenger Transport magazine), to ensure the brand reflects and promotes the mission, priorities, issues, initiatives, news, developments, and work of APTA and the public transportation industry in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.

Primary duties include but are not limited to: Keep abreast of APTA and industry priorities, issues, initiatives, news, and developments; Write, edit, proofread, research, and report; Expand readership by keeping content fresh, valuable, and engaging; Establish and maintain annual Passenger Transport editorial calendar; Lay out web, email, and print formats; Work with APTA’s Passenger Transport, Digital Content Manager & Graphic Designer; Liaise with APTA’s ad agency; Manage freelance writers and photographers, as needed; Attend APTA conferences and events on behalf of Passenger Transport; and Handle other duties as assigned.

Successful candidate will possess: At least 7-10 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or similar field (master’s degree is considered a plus); Exceptional writing, researching, editing, proofreading, and digital publishing skills (experience with graphics and video preferred); Thorough knowledge of the print publication production process; Be reliable, detail oriented, intellectually curious, nimble, and imaginative; Ability to work closely with APTA’s Passenger Transport, Digital Content Manager & Graphic Designer and other team members; Good judgment and political acumen to serve the needs of a membership trade association; Excellent organizational skills; and Ability to travel to APTA events approximately three times per year for three nights each.

Compensation and Benefits: APTA offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k)-retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is expected to range between $107,500 to $143,299.

Work Location and Schedule: This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility to select a third in-office day. The remaining two workdays can be remote. Please note that this schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Association.

For more information or to apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to Human Resources at aptajobs@apta.com.  Principals Only 

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APTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About American Public Transportation Association

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private sector member organizations. Benefits to our members include advocacy for federal funding and policies, research, technical expertise and consulting services, workforce development programs, educational conferences and seminars, and 135 subject-matter working committees. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems. Our membership is engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to the research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are APTA members.

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