Responsibilities

• Develop communications supporting CTA member programs, councils, and working groups.
• Promote CTA's Market Research and Technology & Standards through communications campaigns. Translate complex technology and economic data into compelling stories for various audiences.
• Support communications around CTA's priority public policy initiatives, including mobility and autonomous transportation.
• Coordinate communications strategies across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Build relationships with technology, business, trade and consumer media.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, scripts, Q&As, and briefing materials.
• Serve as a point of contact for CTA media inquiries. Coordinate interviews with CTA subject matter experts.
• Coordinate media events, tours and roundtables (in person and virtual) on CTA and CES priorities.
• Track media coverage and prepare reports measuring communications impact for CTA.
• Support communications planning and media engagement for CES throughout the year.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of communications, public relations or media relations experience.
• Travel to CES is required; may involve other occasional travel
• Bachelor’s Degree (Concentration preferred) in Communications, English or Journalism
• Solid business and strategic communications writing skills.
• Must be well-spoken, detail-oriented and customer service-focused.
• Must be organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously.
• Understanding and experience using AI

Preferred

• Experience with events, associations or technology companies preferred but not required.
• PR agency or journalism experience also preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Communications, English or Journalism concentration preferred)

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with telemedicine access, wellness programs, and an on-site fitness center
• Financial Benefits – 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 6%, student loan assistance, and commuter benefits. Unique to CTA – a mortgage assistance program that may include eligibility for a forgivable home purchase loan of up to $40,000.
• Time Off & Flexibility – Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave, and a hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling options
• Family & Lifestyle Support – Fertility and adoption assistance
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities