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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].

"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief