Hi, I'm Josh.
Columbus, OH
I'm an Emmy® Award-winning writer with a knack for creating powerful stories that engage audiences.
I believe in the power of storytelling, how the right narrative shapes perception and builds 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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BadBrain
Digital Visionary
Part of an agency collective, I developed digital assets for Warner Bros.' Barbie and Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom campaigns, driving 84M+ engagements. Led inclusive content strategy for DC PRIDE (2022–24), achieving 300% YoY organic growth. Viral, meme-driven creative earned 12M organic views for entertainment clients without paid spend.
Nationwide
Manager
As Content Strategy Lead for the Advisor Advocate blog, I collaborated with 50+ SMEs to produce 200+ articles that increased advisor engagement by 75%. Key copywriter for Nationwide's Peytonville campaign, contributing to a 158% lift in brand recall. Aligning content across social and email grew financial-professional leads 62% YoY.
University of Akron
Specialized in mid-19th-century American Literature and cultural studies. Conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, fueling a long interest in how history and narrative intersect.
The Ohio State University
Focused on the intersection of Narrative and Film Studies. Partnered with professors as a student researcher, presented at conferences, and edited pieces for peer-reviewed journals.
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