
Josiah Tschetter is a technical creative and collaborative leader with 10+ years of experience in video production, editing, and team management. Proven expertise in optimizing workflows, implementing efficient systems, and delivering high-impact content for audiences of 300,000+. Skilled in mentoring teams, solving complex technical challenges, leveraging cutting-edge tools to drive efficiency and quality, and fostering environments that allows creativity to flourish. Passionate about growth, innovation, and creating content that resonates with target audiences.
Experience
James River Church
Technical Manager - Creative Department (July 2023 - present)
- Lead teams of 2-15+ members, mentored 2-3 team members regularly, fostering growth and improving individual and team performance.
- Spearhead technical operations for the creative department, overseeing video production, asset management, and workflow optimization.
- Designed and implemented archiving systems that significantly reduced storage costs and improved team efficiency.
- Produced and delivered 100+ videos annually, including promotional content, event highlights, and weekly TV programs viewed by 300,000+ digital audiences weekly.
- Coordinated live event coverage for audiences of 3,000+ weekly and 10,000+ quarterly, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality deliverables.
- Produce a variety of videos including promotional pieces for social media, testimony videos, highlight, and behind the scenes videos.
- Responsible for management and execution of video edits from the planning phase of filming, filming, footage processing, asset gathering, delegation of elements to team, music edit, B-Roll placement, asset placement, project cleanup, application of edits, and delivery in the timeline given.
- Directs all film shoots including cameras, sound, lighting, design, etc.
- Responsible for all safe and secure ingestion, trimming, and organization of filmed footage.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of asset storage in the Creative Department. i.e. storage limits and status, best practices, compression of assets, organization, and safety of all assets.
- Responsible for execution and proper education of technical aspects of exports and delivery of assets.
- Responsible for inventory of all systems, hardware, programs, and equipment owned by the Creative Department
Video Editor - Creative Department (July 2020 - present)
- Edited and delivered weekly TV programs, social media content, podcasts, and website videos, maintaining consistent quality and brand alignment.
- Revamped post-production workflows, reducing project turnaround times and improving team collaboration.
- Operated Red Komodo, Sony a7s II/III, and Canon cameras for studio and on-location shoots, ensuring high-quality visuals.
- Advised on equipment upgrades and best practices, optimizing hardware and software investments.
- Package two weekly Television programs including shooting hosting segments, program editing and graphics creation.
- Produced a variety of videos including promotional pieces for social media, highlight and behinds the scenes videos.
- Managed technical aspects of a video set including professional handling of cameras, confidently rigging lighting, and help create sets in pre-production.
- provided additional live event coverage support to the Live Production Department
USA Veterans Hope Center
Creative Director (May 2018 - Nov. 2020)
Center for Creative Media
Lead Video Editor (June 2016 - Dec. 2018)
- Edited 100+ videos annually, including commercials, documentaries, and promotional content.
- Mentored junior editors.
- Led camera crews on location and in-studio, coordinating production schedules, talent, and equipment.
- Conducted client interviews and managed post-production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.