Pat’s Run Media Relations Consultant

Employment type

Contractor/Consultant Department Operations Work location Remote Compensation $15,000 – $20,000 annually
Final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) selects exceptional military service members, veterans, and spouses and invests in them for life through scholarships, leadership development, career architecture, and community and events. They are the next generation of public- and private-sector leaders committed to service beyond self. Inspired by Pat Tillman, who proudly put his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country, family, and friends, the Pat Tillman Foundation was established following Pat’s death in April 2004 while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan.

Over the last 22 years, PTF has supported over 1,000 Tillman Scholars as they’ve furthered their education and increased their impact in the world.

PTF is seeking a seasonal Media Relations Consultant to drive awareness and registration for Pat’s Run, the Foundation’s signature event in Tempe. This role is Arizona-focused. You will own Pat’s Run media in the Valley: our official media partners, Arizona’s Family (AZ Family) and Bonneville Phoenix/KTAR, Phoenix-area earned media, and race-day media operations.

You will work closely with the Foundation’s marketing team, which provides oversight, sets brand guidelines, and approves external materials. That team also handles national pitching. National relationships are a plus, but this role is measured on Arizona coverage and Pat’s Run registration.

This is a seasonal contract, December 2026 through April 2027, covering launch, lead-up, media pitching, and race day. Estimated 15 to 20 hours per week, heavier in race week. Some evenings and weekends. $15,000 to $20,000 flat fee for the full engagement, based on experience, paid in installments per the services agreement.

Two objectives:

Drive Pat’s Run registration through Valley media, from launch through race day.

Connect Arizona audiences to Pat’s legacy and the Tillman Scholars carrying it forward, with an emphasis on Scholars and runners with Arizona ties.

PTF Core Values

Reputable

Mission Driven

Professional

Connected in the Valley. You have working relationships in Phoenix TV, radio, print, and digital newsrooms, and producers and assignment editors take your call.

Hands-on. You write the pitch, book the segment, and stand next to the camera on race morning.

Storyteller. You know what makes a story land with local audiences and can turn a Scholar interview into a segment.

Trusted representative. You use sound judgment and represent the Foundation well with media, partners, and the public.

All in for the season. You can commit to December through April, including race week and race day.

You will join Pat’s Run planning meetings as needed and own the deliverables below.

Brand & Marketing Alignment

Hold a standing check-in with PTF Marketing throughout the season

Follow PTF brand guidelines and messaging rules in every pitch, release, and talking point

Route press releases, media alerts, and other external materials to PTF Marketing for approval before they go out

Share coverage, partner deliverables, and story leads with PTF Marketing so Foundation channels can amplify them

Serve as the day-to-day Pat’s Run contact for AZ Family and KTAR

Build and run a shared media calendar with both partners from registration launch through race day

Use every contracted asset (interviews, on-air mentions, digital and social, promo spots, talent, live broadcasts) and track delivery against the agreements

Pitch stories and segments beyond the scheduled inventory

Coordinate talent…