WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 30 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), a nonprofit association which represents nearly 400 transportation agencies, private sector companies, and academic institutions, is seeking a public affairs specialist to lead the organization's media outreach activities.

Key responsibilities will include developing an effective message and outreach strategy to promote the broader use of intelligent transportation systems, planning and executing high-impact media events to promote the organization's legislative priorities, and developing relationships with key transportation and technology reporters and media personalities.

The incumbent will also work with Congressional offices and stakeholders to showcase the positive impacts of technology on preventing transportation-related injuries and fatalities, improving mobility and the efficiency of the transportation network, and reducing transportation's impact on the environment. In addition, the incumbent will work with a small team of professionals to track transportation, technology and environmental legislation and to identify opportunities and strategies for advancing the organization's legislative priorities.

Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience working with the news media. Experience working for or with Congress or on political campaigns is also strongly preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit your resume and at least two writing samples to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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