Josh Rattray

Josh Rattray - Strategic Writer For Global & Local Clients, Sports Background

United States of America

* Marketing agency experience as a writer, editor, web analytics and media relations

* 10 years of PR, communications & web experience at the top tiers of college sports industry

* 8+ years of social media experience, including running some of college basketball’s most-followed Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram accounts

* Directed PR and digital media for NC State basketball, one of the top brands in college athletics

* Bachelor’s degree from Butler University

Portfolio

SEO/Agency Samples

Accenture
Banking as a Living Business | Accenture

It's never been more important for banks to create a compelling customer experience. A transformational change is needed for traditional banks to stay relevant in a digital economy.

MULTIMEDIA

Adobe Slate
HONEST

My 2016 photo essay on NC State basketball star Cat Barber

Exposure
NC State Athletics - CATCHING UP WITH @PACKMENSBBALL on Exposure

The 2013-14 NC State Wolfpack, Mark Gottfried's third team at NCSU, was among the nation's youngest and least experienced. The young team experienced ups and downs, and Gottfried kept the team together and positive and the Wolfpack surged into the NCAA Tournament at the end of the season.

PRESS RELEASES

Butler University
07/03/2013
Brad Stevens To Take Boston Celtics Coaching Position

INDIANAPOLIS - Brad Stevens, head coach of the Butler University men's basketball team, today announced his acceptance of the head coach position of the Boston Celtics. "Our family is thrilled for the opportunity given to us by the leadership of the Boston Celtics, but it is emotional to leave a place that we have called home for the past 13 years," said Stevens.

NC State University
03/21/2015
#PackMadness: Pack Survives, Advances to Sweet 16

March 21, 2015 PITTSBURGH - The Wolfpack is on to the Sweet 16! NC State stifled No. 1 seed Villanova 71-68 to advance to the East Regional next weekend. It was NC State's first win over a a No. 1 seed since the Cardiac Pack beat two No.

NC State University
01/11/2015
#STATEment Win For Wolfpack Defeating No. 2 Duke 87-75

The NC State men's basketball team earned its #STATEment win. In front of a packed PNC Arena and on national TV, the Wolfpack (12-5, 3-1 ACC) defeated No. 2 Duke 87-75 on Sunday afternoon.

FEATURE WRITING

NC State University
10/01/2014
Senior Spotlight: WR Bryan Underwood

Oct. 1, 2014 RALEIGH, N.C. - Carter-Finley Stadium was full on a Thursday night last September. ESPN was in the house and the Wolfpack was about to tie the game vs. third-ranked Clemson. Bryan Underwood took the handoff on a jet sweep around the right side 83 yards, causing Wolfpack Nation into a delirium.

Butler University
04/18/2011
Butler Baseball Makes Global Impact

Baseball is a universal sport. It brings together fathers and sons, bridges generations and give people a common bond. In some cases, as the Butler baseball program has found, the great game of baseball can also bring together nations.

NC State University
06/01/2015
Wolfpack Gets A Mental Edge

May 23, 2015 BRADENTON, Fla. - Of the 24 teams that advanced to the NCAA Women's Golf Championship, NC State was the only school that brought along a full-time sport psychologist. The Wolfpack is hoping that can bring a mental edge with them to Florida this week.