PR Strategist: Storytelling that Earns Coverage

LT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LT.agency in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Public Relations Strategist to help clients find their stories, build credibility and show up in conversations that matter. Our clients span healthcare, tourism, gaming, technology, nonprofit and more, so curiosity will serve you well here.

You’ll work alongside people across content, paid media, brand strategy and digital who care about good work and enjoy figuring things out together.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of PR, marketing or communications experience; agency experience preferred.
• Proven media relations results and established local media contacts.
• Strong writing, editing and presentation skills. You know how to make a point and when to cut a paragraph.
• The organization to manage competing deadlines and the initiative to see what needs to happen next.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and the confidence to offer an idea or ask a good question.
• A collaborative approach and curiosity about how the industry is changing.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend events and client needs.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Turn client goals into thoughtful PR programs across paid, earned, shared and owned channels.
• Build relationships with journalists and pitch stories worth covering, earning local and national attention.
• Write clear, compelling pitches, press releases and editorial content, supported by thoughtful media lists and calendars.
• Plan for how people discover information across traditional media, digital channels and AI-powered search.
• Keep an eye on news and culture, recognizing when clients have something relevant to add and when they need help navigating an issue.
• Be a trusted day-to-day client contact, presenting recommendations, leading meetings and keeping multiple accounts moving.
• Partner with internal teams and PR contractors to connect the work and keep messaging consistent.
• Use AI to support research and workflows, bringing your own judgment and checking the facts. Your name is still on the work.
• Make sense of performance, explain what it means for the client and use what you learn to sharpen the next recommendation.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Writing & editing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LT.agency in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Public Relations Strategist to help clients find their stories, build credibility and show up in conversations that matter. Our clients span healthcare, tourism, gaming, technology, nonprofit and more, so curiosity will serve you well here.

You’ll work alongside people across content, paid media, brand strategy and digital who care about good work and enjoy figuring things out together.