Joshua Koenig

VP Creative Director at FCB Chicago

Joshua Koenig has a diverse and extensive work experience in the creative field. Joshua is currently working as a VP Creative Director for FCB Chicago, where they manage multiple teams and disciplines for clients such as Jack Daniel's, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bob Evans, and G.E. Appliances. Prior to this, they worked as a Creative Director at Ogilvy from 2019 to 2021.

Before joining Ogilvy, Joshua held the position of Associate Creative Director at Publicis Sapient from 2014 to 2019. In this role, they fulfilled various responsibilities such as being a client's best friend, a creative pusher, a mentor, a motivator, and a visionary.

Their previous experience includes working as a Senior Writer at VSA Partners from 2013 to 2014, a Senior Copywriter at Razorfish from 2010 to 2013, and a Copywriter at Element 79 from 2005 to 2010. Joshua started their professional career as an Intern Copywriter at BBDO Minneapolis, Leagas Delaney in Hamburg, and Merkley and Partners in 2004.

Joshua Koenig's education history began in 1998 when they attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Joshua pursued a Bachelor of Journalism with a specialization in Advertising, completing their degree in 2002.

In 2003, Joshua enrolled at the Miami Ad School in Minneapolis, where they focused on Advertising Copywriting. Their studies lasted until 2004.

Following their time at the Miami Ad School, Joshua attended Improv Olympic in 2006. Although no degree is mentioned, they immersed himself in the study of Improv Comedy and Writing.

From 2011 to 2015, Joshua continued their education at Second City. There, they pursued a diverse range of subjects including Comedy Writing, Advanced Writing, Improv, and Musical Improv. Their field of study encompassed Sketch, Satire, Parody, Improv, and general funny business.

Overall, Joshua's education journey spans across various institutions and includes a range of studies encompassing advertising, comedy writing, improv, and more.

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  • VP Creative Director

    May, 2021 - present