JONAH BROOS

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

(763) 807-0970       |       jbroos12@gmail.com       |       jonahbroos.com

EDUCATION

Arizona State University |Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications                       

B.A. - Journalism and Mass Communications, Specialization in Sports Public Relations |Graduating Spring, 2026                            

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERN | EVOLVE PR AND MARKETING                                                               01/2026 - Present

Arizona’s largest PR firm, serving more than 125+  clients in a variety of industries, from hospitality to tech. Ranked #1 by Ranking Arizona in 2025.

  • Assist 25+ account managers in the development of PR assets for 125+ clients, including bylines, op-eds, press releases, pitches, etc.

  • Monitor and track over 50 online, print, TV, radio, and social media mentions in Critical Mention, a coverage monitoring software.

  • Research local Arizona businesses to compile a list of contacts for more than 500+ executives to strengthen community partnerships.

  • Directly assist Senior Account Manager in day-to-day operations for Matt Shott Arizona Hockey Legacy Foundation, on their campaign to bring NHL Hockey back to Arizona. Over the span of the project, I helped secure media hits with an estimated audience of over one million and an estimated publicity value of over $15,000

  • Maintain and update community calendar listings on more than 100+ online sites for events in five markets across the country.

  • Attend TV and radio segments, both in-studio and on-site (i.e. FOX 10, ABC 15, AZ Family, CW 7, iHeart Radio, and PBS.)

  • Attend meetings to update the client on the status of PR initiatives and provide additional support, as needed.

  • Build targeted media and influencer lists, through HypeAuditor, MuckRack, Rival IQ, and independent research to improve media outreach for Revel Surf Parks and other clients.

  • Stay abreast of trending topics, industry news, and current events to fuel creative pitch angles. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST | THE CRONKITE AGENCY                                                   08/2025 - 11/2025

The Cronkite Agency is a student-run, award-winning public relations firm that operates as part of the professional program at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Independently created owned media for TheSunDevils.com, which included video elements edited using Adobe Premiere Pro.

  • Coordinated and interviewed top Sun Devil Athletes and Sun Devil coaches across thirteen sports.

  • Developed strategic communication plans to address client challenges, aligning messaging with Sun Devil Athletics’ business and branding objectives.

  • Brainstormed and crafted compelling human-interest stories featuring student-athletes, coaches, and alumni to enhance visibility and fan engagement.

  • Pitched story concepts to Sun Devil Athletic’ Media Relations Department’s leadership

  • Garnered more than 100,000 views between three videos on Sun Devil Athletics Instagram.

  • Analyzed audience engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and guide future campaign strategy.

  • Led bi-weekly client meetings to discuss campaign progress, refine messaging, and offer data-driven recommendations.

  • Conducted in-depth secondary research on collegiate athletics trends, fan behavior, and competitor programs to inform strategic initiatives.

  • Built and maintained media lists tailored to local sports reporters and influencers using MuckRack and primary research.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | CONQUER NINJA GYMS – CHANDLER                                                                                         05/2025 - PRESENT

A  major Arizona player in the rapidly growing sport of Ninja.

  • Solely responsible for production of all content for Conquer’s Chandler location, across all Meta platforms.

  • Conceptualize, produce, and edit the gym’s first paid Meta advertisement campaign.

  • Develop graphics using Canva and Photoshop in accordance with Conquer’s brand guidelines and aesthetic to catch the attention of Conquer’s target audience.

  • Utilize Premiere Pro to edit Instagram Reels shot on Sony Alpha 7 III.

  • Collaborate with the gym's owner and stay up to date with Conquer Chandler’s upcoming events, promotions and products.

  • Analyze audience engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts and guide future campaign strategy.

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER | GREATER PHOENIX AREA                                                                                                         01/2025 - PRESENT

Work can be found on Instagram: @jonahbroosmedia 

  • Create unique short-form video content for 21 local organizations, clubs, and athletes seeking online exposure.

  • Garner more than 109,500 views across 19 videos, in 2025 alone.

  • Initially offered pro-bono services to build a strong portfolio and invest in the community. 

  • Find unique and inspiring ways to tell the client’s story in a way that captivates the audience.

  • Manage end-to-end production, including scheduling and executing on-location shoots.

  • Edit all videos on CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro.

AWARDS / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

GOLD VIDDY AWARD WINNER 2025 | SUN DEVIL ATHLETICS FALL 2025

  • Won a Gold Viddy Award in the Non-Broadcast Short Form Web Videos Under Three Minutes Category for my work with Sun Devil Athletics

  • “Each story blends emotion, pacing, and visuals to create a compelling narrative that any audience can relate to, not because they are athletes, but because they are human.”

SOCIAL CHAIR OF EXECUTIVE BOARD | SUN DEVIL RUGBY CLUB

  • Collaborate with fellow executive board members to strategically plan and execute both current initiatives and future goals of the club.

  • Build and maintain relationships with leaders of other organizations by coordinating joint events that foster connection and community engagement.

REFERENCES

DOUG TAMMARO | SENIOR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS, SUN DEVIL ATHLETICS                                                                             

Phone: (480) 734-7795

Email: tammaro@asu.edu

JOHN JAMES NICOLETTI, Ed. D. | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CRONKITE PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY                                                                             

Phone: (714)944-8414

Email: john.nicoletti@asu.edu 

MIKE FLEMING | OWNER & CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER, CONQUER NINJA GYMS CHANDLER                                                                             

Phone: (602) 790-9612

Email: mike@conquergyms.com