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Meet Chris Martin!
Chris Martin
Communications & Marketing Production Specialist
Communications & Marketing Department
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What are the job elements you focus on the most--your primary responsibilities?
 I spend the majority of my workday producing and editing videos for APTA. APTA is dedicated to expanding its use of video as another way to communicate with members, stakeholders and the public. From coordinating on-camera interviews to scriptwriting to shooting and editing, my job is to tell APTA's story through video. You'll often hear my voice on APTA videos as I also frequently provide the voiceovers.
| Tell me about your contact with APTA members.
I have the opportunity to interact with members, particularly at APTA's major conferences where I attend to capture what's happening on video. During the conferences, I interview members and ask them to offer testimonials on association programs that have helped them or to share information on camera about exciting projects or initiatives taking place at their organization. I also invite them to tell me about association-related experiences they are proud of.
What initiatives, projects, or programs have you worked on at APTA that you have taken particular pride in completing?
I get a lot of creative license as far as creating videos for APTA.
I've received many positive reviews from members on some of the specialized videos I've created. For example, I'm proud of the "Know Before You Go" video that uses humor to prepare conference attendees ahead of the event. I also enjoyed creating the APTA holiday video that shows our members that we're thinking of them as the year ends.
How did you "land" at APTA? How long have you worked here?
While I was working on my master's degree in journalism and public affairs at American University in Washington, I took a class in which each student had to choose and follow a specific beat. I chose the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Silver Line, which was then under construction. I interviewed business owners in the Silver Line corridor, who told me about the economic changes they were facing and spoke to area political leaders. The program included instruction in video editing. I graduated in August 2013 and, thanks to my interest in public transportation, I joined APTA in October of that year.
With APTA, I get the opportunity to strengthen my journalistic skills and report on an industry that is climbing to the top of political agendas across the nation.
Have you held other jobs in the public transportation industry besides working at APTA?
No, but I've used public transportation since I moved to the Washington area in 2012. I got my SmarTrip card within two weeks of arriving and quickly became comfortable using Metro. I use it every day to go to work and take it on weekends to visit friends and grab a bite to eat in the DC area.
Could you tell us something about yourself that might surprise us?
I became an Eagle Scout in September 2005. I led a project at a Presbyterian church renovating a classroom. This included raising funds to purchase materials, painting, carpentry, installing a new ceiling and logging time spent on the project by volunteers.
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