Brilliant Media Strategies

09/15/2026

BRILLIANT IS HIRING: Communications Strategist!

Are you a strategic communicator who thrives under deadline, understands the power of messaging, and wants to work on high-stakes issues shaping Alaska? Brilliant Media Strategies is looking for a Communications Strategist to join our team in Anchorage!

As Alaska’s oldest full-service advertising and public affairs firm, our work directly influences major statewide conversations - spanning natural resource development, ballot initiatives, corporate public affairs, and political campaigns. From day one, you’ll have meaningful ownership over messaging, direct client exposure, and creative collaboration across traditional and digital media.

What you’ll do:

You'll work on candidate campaigns, putting your political instincts and rapid-response skills to work. Your role will transition into our broader public affairs and issue-advocacy portfolio. You will write high-impact messaging (op-eds, speeches, scripts, digital copy), monitor emerging media trends, and collaborate on visual concepts.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, campaign management, or journalism
• Exceptional, publication-ready writing skills under pressure
• Strong news judgment, political instincts, and adaptability with modern workflow tools (including AI)
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Anchorage, Alaska

What we offer:

• Full-time competetive salary, plus bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan, competitive PTO, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Midtown Anchorage office with hybrid (remote work) flexibility

How to Apply:

Send an email to info at brilliantak dot com with:

~Your resume and two professional references

~A writing sample of your choice (op-ed, press release, statement, campaign copy, etc.)

~A short writing exercise: Select an Alaska news story from the past four weeks and draft a public response/statement (250 words or less) on behalf of an impacted stakeholder, plus a one-sentence rationale on the strategic intent behind your angle.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

09/03/2026

The Brilliant Media Strategies and Simpli.fi teams got together for a client strategy meeting and follow-up dinner at Altura Bistro — it was a great reminder of what this business is all about.

Working alongside top notch people who are doing amazing work for our clients is what makes it all worthwhile. Grateful for the collaboration, creativity, and partnership with the team at Simpli-fi!

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08/10/2026

So much fun having you all over! Thanks for coming out, and shoutout to AIGA Alaska for putting together such a great night.

07/03/2026

We are sad to see our summer intern Molly go. Today was her last day. She helped with oh-so-much research, all-day on-site shoots, supply runs, campaign sign sluthing, and even got a partner’s car washed. (Yeah, that’s an intern job at Brilliant.)

Thank you for a fun summer and being Brilliant, Molly! You’re part of the family now. Come back and see us!

05/20/2026

On Thursday, May 14, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Anvil Awards recognized Brilliant Media Strategies and the UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage for their outstanding recruitment marketing campaign designed to boost enrollment and engagement across Alaska. (It worked - and won a national top award!)

Brilliant CEO Krysten Demientieff was in person at the New York City event to receive the award.

Congratulations to the UAA/Brilliant team members who worked on this project! We love working with great people to get great results.

05/05/2026

Today we celebrate the mastermind behind our best strategies and biggest wins - our Director of PR and Strategy! Happy Birthday, Jess. Here’s to you and many more!

05/04/2026

We paused the pitches and gathered around the TV to watch - yet again - history in the making. Golden Tempo - our new crush! - came alllllll the way from last to crush the finish line - FIRST! We screamed, we cheered, we cried.

04/30/2026

Making history - and meaningful connections - right here in Anchorage!

Our partner Shareen Crosby, a longtime Rotarian, had the incredible opportunity to meet Rotary trailblazer Dr. Sylvia Whitlock at Anchorage South Rotary today.

In 1987, Dr. Whitlock became the first female president of a Rotary club, leading the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that opened Rotary’s doors to women worldwide. Her journey is a powerful example of persistence, leadership, and creating change that lasts.

Dr. Whitlock’s impact spans the globe - from humanitarian projects in Jamaica and Nigeria to advancing opportunities for women across Rotary. Today, women make up nearly one-third of Rotary’s membership - a legacy she helped build.

At Brilliant Media Strategies, we’re inspired by leaders like Dr. Whitlock who challenge the status quo and create environments for others to lead. And we’re proud to have that same spirit of service and leadership in our own team.

04/27/2026

Brilliant’s Shareen Crosby was featured in the UAA Alumni Spirit magazine.

“Creativity is a muscle, not a miracle.”

Creativity is a muscle, not a miracle.

04/10/2026

Brilliant’s Shareen Crosby’s daughter Liv today signed to shoot Division I riflery with the Wofford Terriers!