Josh King

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Josh King is an American communications executive and author currently serving as the managing director and head of corporate affairs at Citadel, a multinational hedge fund and financial services company.
== Background ==
King is an award-winning communications executive with extensive experience in public relations, social media, branding, and marketing. He has held senior positions in various high-profile organizations, including the White House, major corporations, and financial institutions.
A 1987 graduate of Swarthmore College, King began his political career after graduating from Harvard Business School. He worked first for Sen. Paul Simon's presidential campaign, and then worked for Gov. Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, D-Texas. After a short break, he returned to politics to work for Bill Clinton when he was the governor of Arkansas.
In February 1993, King joined the staff of the White House in President Clinton’s scheduling office. Later that year, he became director of production for presidential events. King visited 48 U.S. states and 40 countries during the five years he campaigned and served in the White House. 
King is also the author of "OFF SCRIPT: An Advance Man's Guide to White House Stagecraft, Campaign Spectacle, and Political Suicide," published by St. Martin's Press in April 2016.
=== Citadel (2024-Present) ===
In 2024, King joined Citadel as managing director and head of corporate affairs.
=== Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (2018-2024) ===
King served as the chief communications officer of ICE and head of corporate affairs for the NYSE from 2018 to 2024. During his tenure, he created, produced, and hosted "Inside the ICE House," the official podcast of ICE and the NYSE, which featured conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries driving the global economy.
=== Previous Roles ===
* Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Corporate Affairs at First Data Corporation (2014-2018)
* Group Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing at Willis Towers Watson (2009-2014)
* Vice President, Media & Community Relations at The Hartford (2003-2009)
* Vice President at Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (2001-2003)
* Vice President, Communications and Business Development at SpeakOut.com (1999-2001)
* Director of Production for Presidential Events at The White House (1993-1998)
== Media and Public Speaking ==
King has been a regular speaker on the intersection of politics, media, and entertainment. He hosted SiriusXM's weekend public affairs show, "Polioptics," from 2011 to 2014. He has appeared on various media outlets, including MSNBC's "Morning Joe" and Bloomberg's "With All Due Respect."
As an author, King has contributed articles to TIME, Fortune, POLITICO magazine, Men's Vogue, Brill's Content, The Washington Post, and Variety. He is also a member of the Writers Guild of America and has written for NBC's "American Dreams" and produced a dramatic series pilot for Lifetime Television.
== Education ==
King graduated from Swarthmore College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. He later completed the Program for Global Leadership at Harvard Business School in 1999.
== References ==	
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Category:Public Relations
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Category:Citadel
Category:Intercontinental Exchange
Category:Intercontinental Exchange - Former Employees
Category:New York Stock Exchange
Category:New York Stock Exchange - Former Employees
Category:First Data Corporation
Category:First Data Corporation - Former Employees
Category:Willis Towers Watson
Category:Willis Towers Watson - Former Employees
Category:The Hartford
Category:The Hartford - Former Employees
Category:The White House
Category:The White House - Former Employees