Josh Arnold
Senior Communications Leader | C-suite Advisor • Change & Crisis Communications
- Role
- Founder & Fractional Communications Consultant at 121 Strategies Llc
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Josh Arnold
I am an executive and strategic communications leader with more than a decade of experience guiding messaging, stakeholder engagement, and reputation strategy across federal government, Fortune 500 healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, and statewide public-sector leadership.Throughout my career, I have served as a trusted advisor to senior executives and elected officials—translating complex policy, operational, and organizational change into clear, credible narratives that build alignment, strengthen trust, and drive measurable engagement. My work spans executive communications, crisis and change communications, enterprise messaging, media strategy, and large-scale stakeholder engagement in highly visible and regulated environments.In addition to my corporate and federal leadership roles, I founded and operate 121 Strategies, a communications and outreach consulting firm supporting clients across the public and private sectors. Through this work, I have led communications strategy and stakeholder engagement for:Federal, state, and local elected officials, including members of Congress, state senators and representatives, district attorneys, and municipal leadershipMajor corporations and national brands across healthcare, financial services, retail, and technologyGovernment relations and public affairs organizations requiring high-stakes messaging, advocacy communications, and coalition engagementAcross each environment, my focus remains consistent:deliver clear strategy, credible messaging, and measurable communication outcomes that enable leaders to move organizations and communities forward.I am currently focused on communications leadership opportunities where I can bring this cross-sector experience to organizations navigating complexity, growth, and change.
Experience
Founder & Fractional Communications Consultant
Oct 2025 — Present
Firm originally founded in 2017, currently providing fractional communications and campaign strategy support following conclusion of federal consulting contract due to DOGE funding cuts
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Public Administration
Skills
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Politics
- Political Communication
- Policy Analysis
- Political Consulting
- Campaign Management
- Speech Writing
- Public Policy
- Political Campaigns
- Leadership
- Public Relations
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