AMA Job Opening: Government Affairs Editor (Pickerington)

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[h=2] The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the premier membership association dedicated to promoting the motorcycling lifestyle and protecting the future of motorcycling, is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Government Affairs Editor.​[/h]<section class="userbody" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; border: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; vertical-align: baseline;"><section id="postingbody" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">
Based at AMA's Pickerington, Ohio, office, the Government Affairs Editor will produce a large amount of editorial content for the AMA and our sister organization, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), with a focus on riders' rights and government affairs issues as they apply to highway and off-highway riders (both recreational and competition).​ This is a high-production position that will need to write large amounts of copy under deadline for both print and web.​

Specific duties include:

* Serves as government affairs editor for the AMA, with a focus on government section and legislative features, working with government relations staff in satellite D.​C.​ office as well as in home office in Ohio.​
* Analyzes and digests complex government-related issues and writes news stories and press releases to enhance AMA's and ATVA's message while following AP stylebook
* Ensures editorial style consistency and grammar accuracy in AMA-produced media with respect to AP stylebook as well as AMA-specific exceptions
* Assists with writing and assembling American Motorcyclist magazine, including proofreading and editing on deadline
* Completes detailed analysis of variety of issues resulting in proper messaging from the AMA Communications Department
* Writes blurbs and stories for AMA websites on legislative and other issues as needed
* Participates in AMA social media outlets, including conceiving and posting items and blurbs
Shoots photos, and writes features and hard news
* Writes and/​or edits brochures, letters, etc.​ produced by creative team for various departments, and updates/​writes on-hold script for telephone system
* Writes news releases, PR materials and other copy as needed
* Communicates with external and internal contacts including public and AMA staff
* Answers e-mail inquiries from members
* Assists in occasional on-site events, including coverage and PR
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills required. Must work well with others and be comfortable occasionally representing the AMA in public settings
* Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of professional experience required.​ Candidates with a strong reporting background preferred. Motorcycling experience is a plus but not required.​ Proficiency with industry-standard software, such as InDesign and Microsoft Office, is necessary.​ Familiarity with website Content Management Software a plus.

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  • Location: Pickerington
  • Compensation: Vacation, benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • This is at a non-profit organization.
  • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Please send replies to: jholter@ama-cycle.org

Source: http://columbus.craigslist.org/wri/4164718286.html

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