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Joshua Ballinger

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I’m Joshua Ballinger, a director, producer, and editor who specializes in crafting polished video and sound-driven stories—from concept through final cut.

About

I’m Joshua Ballinger, a director, producer, and editor who specializes in crafting polished video and sound-driven stories—from concept through final cut. With a background spanning branded content, interviews, live music performance coverage, and documentary-style production, I focus on strong visual direction, clean finishing, and details that help a piece feel intentional and engaging.

I’ve worked across studio and agency environments as well as freelance, collaborating with talent, clients, and creative teams to solve production challenges and deliver on schedule. I’m especially experienced in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop, with additional training in Adobe After Effects and Apple-certified post/creative tools, and I currently continue building projects through my boutique documenting and light-focused production work.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 7 roles

Brand Editor - Condé Nast Entertainment · Condé Nast EntertainmentJan 2016 – Dec 2019 · 4 yrs

In-house DP/producer/editor for the Conde Nast West Coast office, collaborating across multiple brands including Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Glamour, Allure, Teen Vogue, Them, and ARS Technica.

Senior Editor / Producer · PETAJan 2013 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

Served as senior editor/producer for PETA, supporting web broadcast and content production work across digital channels.

Creative Director - Documenting The Light · Documenting The LightJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Boutique production work partnering with publishers, brands, and organizations to tell their stories. Clients include Google, Indeed, Goop, Tastemade, Avocadomattress, AKQA, Reach Agency, Beyond Yoga, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Director / Shooter / Editor · ThrashLabsJan 2012 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs
Director / Shooter / Editor · OneBeat.TVJan 2012 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr
Senior Editor / Producer · BuzzMediaJan 2010 – Dec 2012 · 3 yrs
Freelance Editor - Vice · BuzzMediaJan 2010 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media · University of California, Santa Cruz2001 – 2005
BA Film and Digital Media · UCSC2001 – 2005

Certifications and awards

Adobe Training for After Effects (Completed course work and passed test)2013 – 2026
Apple Certified Training Center (Completed course work and passed test)2005 – 2026

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