Hello! I'm Joseph Weingr, a passionate film and media creator currently pursuing my Master of Fine Arts at Emerson College. I specialize in producing engaging video content that ranges from testimonials and social media campaigns to documentary-style interviews. With a strong foundation in philosophy and film studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I bring a thoughtful and creative approach to storytelling. In my work with the Harvard Cognitive Arts and Media Lab and various freelance projects, I thrive on collaborative environments, managing multiple high-profile projects with an attention to quality and detail. My technical skills span advanced cinematography, directing, and virtual production, complemented by my expertise in motion graphics and branding. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin, and enjoy leveraging emerging media software and AI tools to enhance my work and workflows.

Joseph Weingrad

Hello! I'm Joseph Weingr, a passionate film and media creator currently pursuing my Master of Fine Arts at Emerson College. I specialize in producing engaging video content that ranges from testimonials and social media campaigns to documentary-style interviews. With a strong foundation in philosophy and film studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I bring a thoughtful and creative approach to storytelling. In my work with the Harvard Cognitive Arts and Media Lab and various freelance projects, I thrive on collaborative environments, managing multiple high-profile projects with an attention to quality and detail. My technical skills span advanced cinematography, directing, and virtual production, complemented by my expertise in motion graphics and branding. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin, and enjoy leveraging emerging media software and AI tools to enhance my work and workflows.

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Hello! I’m Joseph Weingr, a passionate film and media creator currently pursuing my Master of Fine Arts at Emerson College. I specialize in producing engaging video content that ranges from testimonials and social media campaigns to documentary-style interviews. With a strong foundation in philosophy and film studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I bring a thoughtful and creative approach to storytelling.

In my work with the Harvard Cognitive Arts and Media Lab and various freelance projects, I thrive on collaborative environments, managing multiple high-profile projects with an attention to quality and detail. My technical skills span advanced cinematography, directing, and virtual production, complemented by my expertise in motion graphics and branding. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin, and enjoy leveraging emerging media software and AI tools to enhance my work and workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video and Technical Lead at Harvard Cognitive Arts and Media Lab
April 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for increasing Instagram followers by 60% within 8 months. Produce, film, and edit a wide range of engaging and results-driven content including testimonials, social media content, seminars, and documentary-style interviews. Create original graphic motion and stills to ensure branding and enhance impactful messaging. Collaborate with internal leadership and external organizations to create informative content for a wide audience base. Manage multiple simultaneous high-profile projects, ensuring timely revisions and deadlines without compromising quality.
Video and Technical Lead at Harvard Cognitive Arts and Media Lab
April 1, 2024 - Present
Increased Instagram followers by 60% from 20K to 32K within 8 months. Produced, filmed, and edited a wide range of engaging, results-driven content including testimonials, social media content, seminars, and documentary-style interviews. Created original graphics (motion and still) to ensure branding and enhance impactful messaging. Collaborated with internal leadership and external organizations to create informative and engaging content for a wide audience base. Managed multiple simultaneous high-profile projects ensuring timely revisions and deadlines without compromising quality.
Video Production Editor II at 1A Auto
July 1, 2022 - Present
Produce and edit high-impact YouTube content for over 2 million social media subscribers across multiple platforms. Utilize TubeBuddy and other software to monitor key performance indicators such as click-through rate, retention rate, and traffic conversion. Direct scripted on-screen talent and manage multi-camera shoots to simplify complex topics and create dynamic, informative videos. Design original branded motion and still graphics (thumbnails, titles, lower thirds) for a consistent visual identity. Introduced file organization and asset management practices to improve post-production efficiency and multi-team workflow.
Video Production Editor II at 1A Auto
July 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and edited high-impact YouTube content for over 2 million social media subscribers across multiple platforms. Utilized TubeBuddy and other software to monitor key performance indicators including click-through rate, retention rate, and traffic conversion. Directed scripted on-screen talent and managed multi-camera shoots to simplify complex topics creating dynamic, informative videos. Designed original branded motion and still graphics (thumbnails, titles, lower thirds) for a consistent visual identity. Introduced file organization and asset management improving post-production efficiency and multi-team workflow.
Freelance Videographer, Video Editor, Producer at ZenoGrad Media
July 1, 2020 - Present
Develop and produce engaging, results-driven video content for diverse clients including Lustgarten Foundation, Anthem Multimedia, and Boston Asian Car Club. Manage end-to-end production workflows, from pre-production to final delivery. Edit short-form and long-form video content including podcasts, webinars, and documentary-style social media content. Design motion graphics and visual assets using After Effects and Photoshop to enhance brand identity and marketing campaigns.
Freelance Videographer, Video Editor, Producer at Zenograd Media
July 1, 2020 - Present
Developed and produced engaging, results-driven video content for diverse clients including Lustgarten Foundation, Anthem Multimedia, and Boston Asian Car Club. Managed end-to-end production workflows from pre-production to final delivery. Edited short-form and long-form video content including podcasts, webinars, and documentary-style social media content. Designed motion graphics and visual assets using After Effects and Photoshop to enhance brand identity and marketing campaigns.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at University of Massachusetts Amherst
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Master of Fine Arts - Film and Media at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at University of Massachusetts Amherst
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies Certificate at University of Massachusetts Amherst
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Transformational Leaders Graduate Fellow
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
HSK 4 Certification - Mandarin Language
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
HSK 4 Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization