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About Me

Hi! I'm Josh!

I'm an Emmy® Award-winning writer with a knack for creating powerful stories that engage audiences

I believe deeply in the power of storytelling and how the right narrative can shape perception and build trust. I help clients find a voice that feels human and confident across websites, blogs, email, and social. 

Every word should pull its weight. It should make it easy for people to get what you’re about, feel something real about what you do, and know exactly what to do next.

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If that’s the kind of direction and energy you want for your brand or organization, let’s connect and talk through how I can help make it happen.

Experience

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BadBrain

2012 — Present

Owner/Operator, Digital Visionary

As part of an agency collective, I developed digital assets for Warner Bros.’ Barbie and Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom campaigns, driving 84M+ engagements. I also led inclusive content strategy for DC PRIDE (2022-24), achieving 300% YoY organic growth.

Furthermore, my viral, meme-driven creative earned 12M organic views for entertainment clients without any paid media spend.
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Nationwide

2019 — 2021

Digital Marketing Manager

As Content Strategy Lead for the Advisor Advocate blog, I collaborated with 50+ SMEs to produce over 200 articles that increased advisor engagement by 75%.

As a key copywriter for Nationwide’s Peytonville campaign, my work contributed to a 158% lift in brand recall. By aligning this content across omnichannel social and email streams, I successfully grew financial professional leads by 62% YoY.

Education

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The University of Akron

Master of Arts (MA), English

I earned my MA in English Literature, specializing in mid-19th-century American Literature and cultural studies.

My work in this niche led to several conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, fueling my passion for exploring the intersection of history and narrative.
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The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

I earned my BA in English, focusing on the intersection of Narrative and Film Studies.

As a student researcher, I partnered closely with professors to conduct deep-dive research, eventually presenting our findings at conferences and editing pieces for peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

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