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Joseph Kish

Joseph Kish

Grosse Pointe Woods,MI

Summary

Multidisciplinary writer, strategist, and former political field director with a background in grassroots organizing, electoral operations, and digital communications. Known for crafting compelling narratives grounded in political analysis, economic trends, and policy research. Demonstrated ability to connect complex ideas to real-world impact through writing featured in major campaign messaging and independent publications. Skilled at managing fast-paced, high-volume communications environments with a passion for democratic reform, voting rights, and investigative reporting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Field Director

CADC LLC / Somos Votantes
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Launched two regional offices from scratch and built high-performing canvassing teams in battleground Michigan.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and retention for over 600 canvassers and staff, contributing to one of the largest field deployments in the state.
  • Oversaw field reporting and strategy across multiple districts, with a focus on base turnout and persuasion targeting.
  • Trusted to deliver campaign messaging to clients, elected officials, and national press, including Associated Press walk-alongs.
  • Developed materials, conducted briefings, and served as liaison to Spanish-speaking communities and working-class constituencies.

Equity Trader (Independent)

Self-Directed
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Traded equities and options independently using macroeconomic analysis, technical indicators, and earnings-based research.
  • Managed personal capital while deepening understanding of financial policy, market psychology, and global political risk.
  • Wrote personal notes and later formalized analysis into essays focused on strategic decision-making in markets.

Vice President of Marketing & Co-Founder

Golfler
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Built brand strategy, press outreach, and digital engagement for B2C startup serving golf and leisure markets.
  • Designed market analysis reports and competitive strategy decks presented to investors and partners.
  • Spearheaded SEO campaigns and PR content that drove a 1200% increase in monthly traffic.
  • Recognized at the 2015 PGA Show with the Top Buyers Choice Award.
  • Mentored startup founders as part of Michigan State University’s Hatch entrepreneurship incubator.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Political Messaging & Copywriting
  • Policy Analysis & Legislative Research
  • Grassroots Organizing & Team Building
  • Digital Marketing & Content Strategy
  • Media Monitoring & Narrative Development
  • Economic & Geopolitical Writing
  • WordPress
  • Google Workspace
  • VAN
  • Canva
  • Mailchimp
  • Action Network
  • NGP
  • ActBlue
  • LexisNexis
  • Medium
  • Twitter/X
  • Relationship building
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Staff management
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic marketing
  • Client relationships
  • Team building
  • Written communication
  • Staff development

Select Writing And Research

  • Medium Author: Published articles on voting trends, geopolitical instability, economic populism, and trade policy. Highlights include
  • “When Tariffs Become Triggers: The Dangerous Path from Trade War to Real War”
  • “Nostalgia Is Killing the Republic” (field reporting + political analysis from Macomb County)
  • Academic Capstone: “Federal Funding for Detroit: A Case for Increasing State Autonomy” (Policy research on fiscal federalism, proposing a Federalism Trust Fund to empower states to invest flexibly in underserved communities.)
  • “Chile’s Lithium Deposits” – Explores geopolitical ramifications of resource extraction in Latin America.

Availability

Available for in-person or hybrid roles

Passion

Passionate about writing, finance, political organizing, engaging stakeholders and building an informed electorate

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Writing

Finance

Politics

Geopolitics

Organizing

Timeline

Regional Field Director

CADC LLC / Somos Votantes
01.2024 - 01.2025

Equity Trader (Independent)

Self-Directed
01.2020 - 01.2024

Vice President of Marketing & Co-Founder

Golfler
01.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wayne State University

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