Los Angeles County Transportation Authority is seeking a Manager, Communications – Executive Writer.  The Manager, Communications – Executive Writer will research, craft, and support the Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) communications, including correspondence, formal speeches, reports, presentations, op-eds, and collateral materials.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Theories, principles, and practices of communications and public relations and various social media platforms
• Data research techniques, modern management theory, project management, and leadership
• Maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
• Superior writing and editing skills, including broad knowledge of grammar and style
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes, critical thinking
• Translating complex concepts into clear and concise language for varying audiences
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Interpret the CEO’s perspective and translate it into compelling content, newsworthy point of view through creative approaches to communication
• Synthesize complex information
• Drive storytelling opportunities
• Translating complex concepts into clear and concise language for varying audiences
• Appreciation for the importance of public transportation
• Experience working with diverse cultural populations and stakeholders