We always welcome contributed content to Mass Transit. Below are some general guidelines. For additional information or questions not answered here, you can email [email protected].
Contributed Article
If you are interested in contributing an article, email the topic/angle and the main points you plan on covering. Upon receipt it is reviewed and we will discuss any questions or concerns we have and then let you know of our thoughts of where it would be a good fit and what we would need from you.
Format
All articles should be submitted via e-mail in Microsoft Word format. Features should be roughly 750 to 1,200 words. Photos should be sent as image files, such as jpg, pdf or eps. No photos should be embedded in the document.
Content
Mass Transit expects its writers to maintain a stance of neutrality within their articles; no proselytizing or veiled marketing will be accepted. Content from outside authors will be held to the same standard as the brand's staff written articles. With the exception of press releases, contributed content should not be published previously.
Articles should be written in third person.
Mass Transit edits copy to AP Style.
Photos
Articles should be included with one image for every 500 words or, at the very least, an illustration suggestion. Submitted photos are also considered part of the work-for-hire as per the writer’s agreement. Photos should not be embedded in Word documents; send as jpegs or tiffs and include captions for submitted photos.
Writer’s Agreement
All writer’s agreements are to be signed upon receiving them; stories are unusable without a signed agreement. All writers’ agreements are work-for-hire with Mass Transit gaining sole rights over the article.
External Links - Editorial Content Only
External links will be included if they provide additional educational insight into the article. Marketing-focused links, such as to product pages or company home pages, are not allowed within editorial contributions. External links should not be viewed as an endorsement by Mass Transit or its parent company.
Contributed Blog/Op-Ed
If you are interested in contributing an opinion piece, you can send it directly to us. Upon receipt of the submission, you will receive confirmation and when it is planning to run.
Format
Send op-eds/blogs as an attachment in a Word document. It should be ~500-1,000 words; we will edit to AP Style.
Photos
Photos should not be embedded in Word documents; send as jpegs or tiffs and include captions for submitted photos.
Press Releases
Transit agencies, government, industry associations and other public, community focused entities can send press releases to any team member and they will get forwarded along or submit to [email protected]. Please include a high-res photo if possible.
Private/For profit companies can submit releases through this portal for consideration.
All news is published at the editors' discretion. Sending a press release to editors is not a guarantee of publication. If a guarantee is needed, it is suggested to submit via the linked portal and utilize the paid option.
Contributed Case Study
For case studies, we have options for dedicated eBlasts and programs to target cross-sections of transit professionals. Our sales staff can provide you with additional details if you're interested to learn more about the various opportunities.
Format
Send case studies as an attachment in a Word document; we will edit to AP Style. If you have a case study or whitepaper in PDF format you want featured, our sales team can provide you with details on options for that.
Photos
Photos should not be embedded in Word documents; send as jpegs or tiffs and include captions for submitted photos.
