Agave Strategy: Arizona Communications Consultant

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We are seeking a highly connected and strategic ** Communications Consultant** based in Arizona. This is a part-time, fully remote, 1099 contract position. In this role, you will lead localized media efforts on behalf of a major environmental NGO client, focusing on advancing clean energy and water conservation policies and projects within Arizona. The ideal candidate is deeply embedded in the Arizona media landscape and has a proven track record of securing earned media and shaping public relations strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Media Relations: Leverage your existing network of Arizona press contacts (print, digital, broadcast, and radio) to proactively pitch and secure earned media coverage.

• Opportunity Identification: Monitor local and state news to identify strategic opportunities for media coverage regarding clean energy and water conservation policies and projects in Arizona.

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Agave Strategy team, our client(s), and other partners to develop and execute comprehensive public relations campaigns that support specific political and policy objectives within the state.

• Content Creation: Draft press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and talking points tailored to the Arizona media market and political landscape.

• Advising: Provide on-the-ground insights and strategic counsel regarding Arizona’s political climate and how it intersects with environmental and conservation issues.

Qualifications:

• Must be based in Arizona.

• Demonstrated experience in public relations, political communications, journalism, or a closely related field.

• Strong, pre-existing relationships with political, environmental, and local reporters/editors across Arizona.

• Familiarity with clean energy initiatives, water conservation policy, and the environmental advocacy landscape in Arizona.

• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fully remote environment.

• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required