Media Relations Specialist Salary in Phoenix, AZ

How much does a Media Relations Specialist make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Media Relations Specialist in Phoenix, AZ is $129,045. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,224 to $142,410, with most professionals earning between $108,372 and $154,578.

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Provide secondary support to Social Media Specialist, monitoring the Company's social media channels, reporting significant activity and responding to posts where necessary.

May 10, 2023

Create and write proactive media pitches, press releases, blogs, article features, talking points, media statements and opinion editorials so all content is on-brand, error-free, consistent in style and messaging to optimize media pick-up and achieve organizational objectives.

June 25, 2022

Collaborate with Investigations, Policy, Advocacy, and Development teams on the promotion of reports, investigations, campaigns and other key public-facing products and initiatives.

September 23, 2022

Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects at once, meet deadlines, and adjust assignments as needed relative to available resources and time-sensitive developments.

November 01, 2022

Develop and deepen relationships with opinion editors and digital media at leading media outlets and platforms to increase publication of op-eds, articles, and other original content, including op-docs, podcasts, videos, and other multimedia.

November 16, 2022

Manage efforts to build online reviews and overall brand reputation online including monitoring online reviews, and work with local office teams to protect and strengthen their online reputation.

December 30, 2022

Assist in strategic planning of message distribution, tactics, KPIs and provide guidance to Media Relations Manager and VCUSA executives as necessary.

February 01, 2023

Supports and provides input to public affairs specialists in developing and implementing proactive strategies for delivering messaging to targeted internal and external audiences via digital, print and broadcast platforms.

February 07, 2023

Review Customer Satisfaction Survey reports to identify Promoters and provide franchisees lists and techniques for requesting reviews on ongoing basis.

April 28, 2023

Monitor global news across print, digital, TV and radio to identify trends, developing news cycles and other media engagement opportunities.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Media Relations Specialist in Phoenix, AZ

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What is the average salary for Media Relations Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media Relations Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Media Relations Specialist ranges from $118,224 to $142,410 with the average base salary of $129,045. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,213 to $154,125 with the average total cash compensation of $140,183.

View Average Salary for Media Relations Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,045	$118,224 - $142,410
Bonus	$11,139	$8,989 - $11,715
Total Pay	$140,183	$127,213 - $154,125

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Media Relations Specialist Salary Near Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,224 - $142,410	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,984 - $142,121	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,248 - $142,439	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,745 - $141,833	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,248 - $142,439	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,901 - $142,020	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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