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Category: Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications
Blogger (Communications)
Overview
Write lively, accurate posts that mobilize readers to take action for better passenger rail.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitch, research, and write blog posts and explainers; incorporate relevant links and
visuals.
- Coordinate with policy/data teammates to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Apply basic SEO and accessibility best practices; update older posts as needed.
- Track performance and iterate on headlines, structure, and calls to action.
Qualifications
- Strong writing voice with clips or samples; news judgment and accuracy.
- Comfort publishing in a Content Management System.
- Organized and deadline‑reliable.
Time Commitment
~5–7 hours/week; cadence of 2–3 posts/month.
Benefits
- Bylines and audience growth metrics for your portfolio.
- Professional references; opportunities to co‑author with staff.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting