Josh Hurst

Josh Hurst, Senior Technical Writer
Josh Hurst landed his first magazine byline when he was still in high school, and he’s been passionate about wrangling words and telling stories ever since. A recovering pop culture columnist, Josh boasts years of experience covering film and music for a range of internationally known publications. Additionally, he spent a decade and a half doing content marketing for a broad assortment of clients, encompassing skilled trades, B2B software companies, and healthcare organizations. He brings all this experience to bear on behalf of Ripley PR’s clientele, crafting compelling stories that position each brand as an industry leader and subject matter authority.

In his role as Senior Technical Writer, Josh conveys each client’s unique identity and value proposition with both precision and intrigue, supporting earned media efforts through press releases, bylined articles, and more.

Josh is a proud son of East Tennessee and a graduate of Maryville College, where he studied English Literature. He lives in West Knoxville with his wife and three sons.