American Petroleum Institute (API) is a 600-member trade association representing all segments of the U.S. oil and natural gas industry. The org has published over 800 technical standards for operational and environmental safety. Current hiring is weighted toward communications, marketing, legal, and policy roles with senior-level emphasis — reflecting a strategic push in media response, digital outreach, and advocacy coordination amid rapid news cycles.
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API represents producers, processors, and distributors across America's oil and natural gas sectors, covering an industry that supports over ten million U.S. jobs. The organization develops technical standards, runs training programs through API-U, and coordinates industry advocacy. Recent work centers on digital modernization (video strategy, social monitoring, content calendars), training curriculum expansion, and certification systems (mycerts project). Operations span Washington, D.C., with hiring concentrated in the United States.
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365), Python, R, SQL, VBA, and Bloomberg. Social platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Meta, YouTube.
API-U training expansion, digital video and social listening strategies, certification systems (mycerts), media response operations, and integrated advocacy campaigns. Focus areas include expanding digital reach and improving engagement metrics.
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