Joseph P. Forsthoffer

Writer / Editor / Communications Strategist and Consultant

My work has helped organizations increase their visibility, solidify their brand stories, and promote and protect their reputations. 

I have more than 30 years of experience empowering businesses, organizations, and individuals to reach their audiences with relevant, creative, and effective content. I help them tell their unique story, in their authentic voice.

I am an expert at writing and editing:

• Web content and social media
• Blogs, articles, and thought leadership pieces
• Digital and print newsletters
• Marketing materials
• Speeches and presentations
• Media releases and pitches
• Internal communications

My communications work covers:

• Manufacturing
• Professional services
• Consumer retail products
• Business-to-business
• Pofessional services
• Health and human services
• Energy
• Education and the arts
• Community nonprofits and foundations
• Aerospace
• Biopharma

I’ve worked for corporations and PR/marketing agencies, and as a freelance consultant. Prior to relocating to the Puget Sound region in January 2023, I led the corporate communications department at one of the country’s largest commercial construction firms. Prior to that, I was corporate communications director at a multi-billion-dollar food and agricultural products company with several well-known consumer food brands.

My media relations experience includes working with local and national news, as well as trade, business, and feature media. I’ve also managed high-risk crisis communications at the local and national level.  

To learn more about my professional experience and expertise, please visit my LinkedIn page.