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Josh Wright

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Head of Growth, Public Sector at Lightcast
📍 Moscow, Idaho, United States

Josh Wright is the Head of Strategy and Growth for the public sector at Lightcast, focusing on thought leadership and strategic partnerships. A former journalist, he has been with the company since 2008, holding bachelors degrees in journalism and history from the University of Idaho and leading teams through multiple mergers and acquisitions.

Outside of his professional role, Josh lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and three children. He has a background as a freelance sports writer for several newspapers and magazines, including the Associated Press, blending his analytical skills with a passion for storytelling in both his career and personal pursuits.

As a keynote speaker, he frequently presents on the national demographic drought and its impact on the labor force, using data to help communities prepare.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Growth, Public Sector
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Moscow, Idaho, United States
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Workforce Development
Leads initiatives on labor market analytics, focusing on talent shortages and demographic shifts. He is a frequent keynote speaker on building a future-ready workforce.
Economic Strategy
Helps communities use labor market data to strengthen local economies. He led Lightcast's economic development division and speaks at events like the IEDC Leadership Summit.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Head of Growth, Public Sector
Lightcast
2-2019 - 12-2023
Executive Vice President, Community Division
Lightcast
5-2018 - 2-2019
Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development
Lightcast
9-2017 - 5-2018
Director of Economic Development
Lightcast
8-2014 - 9-2017
Director of Marketing and PR
Lightcast
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Josh Wright @Lightcast talking about the workforce challenges we are facing. Featured in Facebook
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Education
8-2001 - 12-2004
BA
University of Idaho
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