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Joshua Arends
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Joshua Arends

Media Production
Haslet,TX

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Summary

Business professional prepared for leadership role with extensive experience in managing operations and driving business success. Proven track record of effectively overseeing daily operations, implementing strategic plans, and optimizing resources. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability. Expertise in content creation, staff development, and customer relations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Operator

Duct Tape & A Prayer Media Production
02.2022 - Current

I am open to any remote video or graphics freelance gigs.

  • Produced "That Dream Show" episodes for Tiktok, X, Youtube and Instagram. You can view these episodes here: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdreamshow
  • Created mini-documentaries for non-profit organizations and ministries.
  • Produced testimonial videos for law firms.
  • Animated and re-invigorated existing still photos for enhanced, eye-catching social media posts for local restaurants and businesses in Utah.
  • Created Facebook ad campaigns to increase customer leads and foot traffic.
  • Check out my website: https://josharends.wixsite.com/dtap.
  • Come, like, and follow our page: https://www.facebook.com/DuctTapeandPrayerMediaProduction.

Producer/ Video Editor

Victory Channel/ Kenneth Copeland Ministries
12.2022 - 11.2025
  • Edited and formatted news clips for broadcast on Victory News and Flashpoint programs.
  • Wrote and edited news scripts, censored video to meet FCC regulations, and recorded/cleaned audio for broadcast.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline content creation processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Mentored junior producers, providing guidance on best practices in production techniques and project management.
  • Implemented innovative storytelling strategies that enhanced audience engagement across multiple platforms.
  • Created video content for multiple social media platforms.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Connected reporters with persons of interest for news packages.
  • Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
  • Piloted adoption of new technologies, keeping productions at forefront of industry standards.
  • Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and viewership.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control checks, significantly reducing post-production edits.

Video Editor

Homes.com
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Video Editor for Homes.com media campaign highlighting desired features of various neighborhoods.
  • -Edited on location footage and B-roll to match script descriptions for various locations, incorporated narration, music and color grading for a final product.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align video projects with branding strategies.
  • Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to produce high-quality multimedia content.
  • Managed multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.

Videographer / War Correspondent / Social Media Manager

U.S. Air Force
02.2002 - 01.2022
  • Managed and mentored a 16-member team of videographers, overseeing $2 million+ in equipment to produce training videos, PSAs, and broadcasts of live events over multiple social media platforms.
  • Produced high-quality video content for training and recruitment purposes, enhancing instructional effectiveness.Produced 23 training videos of various military subjects.
  • Created 70+ broadcast news reports on the U.S. war efforts for release to international news outlets during 3 multiple deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.
  • Created content/managed official Facebook & Twitter social media accounts for the launch of Operation Inherent Resolve campaign in Iraq & Syria in 2015/2016; Peterson Air Force Base accounts 2016–2019, Kunsan Air Base accounts 2019–2020 and the 2nd Audiovisual Squadron accounts 2020–2022.
  • Primary video producer for CEO’s (4 Star Generals) of United States Space Command, producing PSA’s, commercials, news videos and documenting speeches.
  • Implemented problem solving/work around methods for getting professional video footage while utilizing aging or broken equipment.
  • Documented/released footage of Warrior Games events 2013–2015 to mainstream media.
  • Researched/Wrote scripts for video series/campaigns.
  • Recorded/edited audio/narration for radio/video productions.
  • Provided media guidance for CEO’s (base commanders)
  • Managed media relations with local news outlets.
  • Documented aircraft crash sites/natural disasters/military response to provide footage to media.
  • Designed graphics for social media marketing campaigns, clothing, posters.
  • Photographed/documented crime, domestic abuse, and military suicide scenes for the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
  • Trained incoming videographers on production basic/advanced techniques.


Education

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism/ Advanced Documentary

S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
01.2006

No Degree - Graphic Design

Keiser College
Tallahassee, FL
01.1999

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Personnel management
  • Staff training and development
  • Operations oversight
  • Inventory management
  • Production scheduling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Social media
  • Video editing
  • Field production
  • Strong graphic and visual sense
  • Storytelling
  • Effective communication
  • Proofreading
  • Presentation skills
  • Content writing
  • Digital video production process
  • Technical direction
  • Content development
  • Adobe suite
  • Broadcast media
  • Film editing
  • Creative writing
  • Script analysis
  • Audience engagement
  • Deadline driven
  • Strong creative vision
  • Live stream support
  • Film and video production
  • Music supervision
  • Journalism ethics
  • Production team leadership
  • Effective interviewer

Accomplishments

  • 2011 Best Documentary, Air Force Space Command
  • 2013 Best PSA, United States Air Force
  • 2014 Best Video Series, Air Force Space Command
  • 2017 Best Animation, Air Force Space Command
  • 2018 Best Safety Video, Air Force Safety Center
  • 2019 DOD Still Imagery, Pacific Air Forces
  • 2020 Air Force Public Affairs Chief Master Sgt. douglas W. Morrell Media Awards: Long-form Production of the Year.

Interests

  • Musician/Song Writer, avid user of AI music programs to create new songs and musical beds for video production
  • Travel
  • Graphic Design

Work Availability

monday
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Affiliations

  • AmeriCorps Alums
  • Master's Commission

Portfolio

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Know Your Emergency Tones
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White Light Special at the Freedom Lounge
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Peterson Air Force Base 75th Anniversary
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Afghan Army Forward Observers Ready to Join Fight
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Great Moments in GPS History Episode 2: Columbus Discovers America

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

SUNO AI

Timeline

Producer/ Video Editor

Victory Channel/ Kenneth Copeland Ministries
12.2022 - 11.2025

Video Editor

Homes.com
08.2022 - 11.2022

Owner / Operator

Duct Tape & A Prayer Media Production
02.2022 - Current

Videographer / War Correspondent / Social Media Manager

U.S. Air Force
02.2002 - 01.2022

No Degree - Broadcast Journalism/ Advanced Documentary

S.I. Newhouse School of Communications, Syracuse University

No Degree - Graphic Design

Keiser College
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