Joe Leonard-Walters

Selected Works

1.Folkloric Iterations: Panel talk with Sacred Lodge, Milkweed and Park Jiha•for Rewire Festival
2.Rhythmnalysis of Resistance: Biennial Report •for Sonic Acts
3.The Spaces In-between: Saskia Interview •for Worm Charming
4.Caring to Listen: Panel talk at Rewire Festival 2025•for Content Care
5.Early Worm •for Echobox Radio
6.Albums of the Year 2024•for Minimal Collective
7.Release Previews•for Minimal Collective
8.Not Writhing, but Dancing: Burnt Friedman Interview •for Worm Charming
9.I Went to Wuppertal... •for Nowadays

Joe Leonard-Walters is a writer, strategist and PR based in Amsterdam.

Working across a range of media, his output is primarily interested by the way that rapidly evolving digital environments impact culture, animated by an interest in folkloric imaginaries, and often exploring the connections between these themes.

Outside of this, Joe has experience in creative strategy and public relations, both in an agency and freelance setting and is open to inquiries for freelance projects.

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Work Experience

Hooton PR
PR Manager

June 2025 - Current

In this role, I was tasked with leading client relationships, including AllTrails, SkyNRG, and McBride PLC. I worked through the full project cycle, from developing strategies to managing account teams and delivering and reporting on results.

Higginson Strategy
Senior Account Executive

July 2022 - October 2024

At Higginson Strategy, I began supporting the account leads by building media lists, drafting pitches, op-eds and press releases and connecting with journalists. I also led the organisation of the Political Purpose Awards, an annual awards ceremony hosted in Westminster.

Education

University of Amsterdam
MA Comparative Cultural Analysis

2023 - 2024

University of Leeds
BA Philosophy & Politics

2018 - 2022

Institute of Critical Design
Decoding Culture (self-paced course)

2026