Josh Hicks Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indiana, United States

__Indiana Department of Revenue:Assistant Director of Communications: 2023–presentWebmaster: 2022–2023• Lead and manage a team of communicators running external and internal communications• Multiply the intelligences of the communications team to foster professional growth and bright ideas• Lead the Letters and Forms Council, a cross-functional team dedicated to readability and process• Operationalize and optimize editorial processes and quality control• Build public trust through digestible education aimed at self-service and taxpayer compliance• Represent the agency as the media spokesperson and outlet to the Indiana CPA Society• Promote passion and pride for public service and develop internal culture__Indiana Supreme Court:Visual Communications Specialist: 2019–2022• Author content for press releases, websites, and other messages for judicial officers and the public• Design reports, instructions, and other promotional materials for different divisions• Manage and design Indiana Court Times, the quarterly Office of Judicial Administration magazine• Provide constructive and usable feedback to teammates on writing and design• Create procedures and policies for the team (co-author of the Indiana Supreme Court style guide)• Photograph important events and people• Live stream oral arguments in person and provide virtual meeting support• Crisis communications (COVID-19)

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Manage relationships with international filmmakers, producers, and large studios (like Disney, Amazon, and A24) to ensure the successful delivery of their feature-length and short film submissions to Heartland Film’s two international film festivals in time for quality assurance and screening at several Indiana theaters.Provide quality assurance for audio, video, and accessibility.Create playlists on hard drives for screenings at each theater.Provide regular status updates to the director of operations and outreach staff.

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Create meaningful photographs and documentaries for daily publicationSeek out subjects for columns, features, and standalone packagesFoster strong relationships with staff writers and the community to tell better and better storiesManage time down to the minute to meet hard deadlinesHoosier State Press Association and Associated Press awards, 2017-2019John A. Bushemi Award, 2018

Bargersville, Indiana

Design products (cans and bottles), advertisements, and merchandise to establish brand identityCreate photographs and videoOperate the website and social media accountsResearch, develop, and procure merchandise