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Southwest Strategies
51-200 employees
Public affairs firm delivering coalition-driven campaigns
Compensation Overview
$52k - $56k/yr
San Diego, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week in San Diego.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
- Familiarity with AP Style and standard rules of grammar
- Spanish fluency required
- Cultivate community awareness and support for projects through targeted outreach, canvassing, phone calls, meetings and events
- Provide general account support to clients needing community relations, digital advocacy and strategic communication services
- Develop engaging and innovative content for social media, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters and other collateral
- Assist with special event planning and coordination including conducting preliminary research and supporting event execution and staffing
- Assist with client-related media coverage and social media tracking
- Conduct in-depth client-related research and develop stakeholder databases
- Respond to stakeholder inquiries and track outreach and activities in project logs
- Manage client action item and task lists
- Assist in coordinating public hearings or open houses, including managing invites, tracking RSVPs, and supporting set up and cleanup activities
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Southwest Strategies is a California public affairs firm that designs and runs outreach campaigns for clients in both the public and private sectors. They handle research, planning, communications, visual materials, and crisis management to influence policy, public opinion, and regulatory outcomes, focusing on land development, energy, water, and transportation. They work by researching industries and communities, becoming experts in those areas, and using integrated services to craft strategies, build coalitions, and execute campaigns through a network of relationships. Their goal is to help clients secure approvals, funding, and favorable policy and project outcomes.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2000
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2024 acquisitions of BergDavis and Collaborate expand California market dominance.
- Kiterocket acquisition adds expertise in semiconductors, renewables, and tech PR.
- Palladium Heritage investment fuels growth in energy, water, and transportation sectors.
What critics are saying
- Bodewell rebrand erodes 25-year Southwest Strategies equity, confusing clients within 3-6 months.
- Integration failures from 2023-2024 acquisitions trigger talent exodus in 6-12 months.
- AB 2617 CEQA reforms halt $20B California projects, collapsing revenue in 6-12 months.
What makes Southwest Strategies unique
- Southwest Strategies secured over $20 billion in Western infrastructure projects since 2000.
- Acquired Kiterocket, Katz & Associates, BergDavis, and Collaborate for integrated services.
- Rebranded to Bodewell Group on February 23, 2026, unifying 120 professionals across six offices.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
Southwest Strategies Group has acquired Kiterocket, a leading public relations agency specializing in emerging technologies, semiconductors, renewable energy, and sustainability. This acquisition expands Southwest Strategies Group's reach in the western U.S. and adds technology and sustainable living to its services. The combined entity will have over 120 employees across six offices in three states. CEO Chris Wahl will continue to lead the company.
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Strategies (SWS) announced today it has agreed to invest in and partner with Katz & Associates (K&A), one of the largest and most...
San Diego public affairs agency Southwest Strategies announced it will acquire Katz & Associates, creating what officials described as the largest firm of its type in California.
A statement said Palladium has “partnered” with Southwest Strategies “to support the company’s growth.”
/PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners (along with its affiliates, "Palladium Heritage"), announced today that it has partnered with Southwest Strategies...