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Southwest Strategies
51-200 employees
Public affairs firm delivering coalition-driven campaigns
Compensation Overview
$68k - $85k/yr
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Phoenix office; travel up to 10-15%.
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- 5+ years of previous account management experience required
- Proven success in managing strategic, integrated campaigns
- Experience managing project team of 2-3 employees
- Previous public relations agency experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with digital marketing and design best practices and workflows
- Experience with technology or B2B clients or projects preferred
- Support executive team members on branding, public relations and marketing communications projects
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, maintaining communication, sharing updates, supporting client needs and building trusted relationships
- Manage workstreams across multiple projects and disciplines, including task delegation, deadline tracking and quality assurance
- Guide internal teams to develop messaging, outreach strategies and communication plans
- Contribute to strategy development and support execution of marketing and outreach campaigns, including managing timelines, drafting materials and coordinating logistics
- Develop engaging content and collateral, including digital and social content
- Work closely with creative and digital teams to ensure materials align with branding and campaign goals
- Monitor and flag potential issues; support development of response strategies during crisis or emergency communications
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and research, as well as attending relevant industry events
- Stay informed on current technology news and best practices in public relations and communications
- Additional duties as required
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...