Hi, I’m James Winstead, a video production professional and AV technician based in Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in on-site AV supervision, live streaming, and end-to-end video editing for corporate, educational, and church-related projects, with a focus on delivering polished outcomes on tight timelines. Currently I lead the AV team at Raleigh Church and freelance on video production projects, from planning and shoots to post-production with Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoy building efficient workflows, onboarding new technicians, and delivering engaging media that meets clients’ goals.

James Winstead

Hi, I’m James Winstead, a video production professional and AV technician based in Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in on-site AV supervision, live streaming, and end-to-end video editing for corporate, educational, and church-related projects, with a focus on delivering polished outcomes on tight timelines. Currently I lead the AV team at Raleigh Church and freelance on video production projects, from planning and shoots to post-production with Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoy building efficient workflows, onboarding new technicians, and delivering engaging media that meets clients’ goals.

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Hi, I’m James Winstead, a video production professional and AV technician based in Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in on-site AV supervision, live streaming, and end-to-end video editing for corporate, educational, and church-related projects, with a focus on delivering polished outcomes on tight timelines.

Currently I lead the AV team at Raleigh Church and freelance on video production projects, from planning and shoots to post-production with Premiere Pro and After Effects. I enjoy building efficient workflows, onboarding new technicians, and delivering engaging media that meets clients’ goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of AV at Raleigh Church
November 1, 2021 - Present
Manage AV team; schedule techs; onboard and train new techs; run sound board and live streaming; edit videos
Video Producer/ Editor at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance video production and editing for corporate and educational projects; on-site shoots; edit with Premiere Pro and After Effects; client relations
Editor at Illumination Pictures
October 1, 2007 - September 1, 2015
Edited hundreds of videos; used Panasonic cameras; editing in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
Field Service Technician at Winstead Electronics
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2011
Repair and maintenance on computerized supply cabinet and medicine cabinet in various hospitals in Central NC
Pharmacy Technician at Almand's Drug Store
July 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008
Filled prescriptions; point of sale; customer service
Barista at Starbucks
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Took orders and provided customer service; built rapport with regulars

Education

High School Graduate at Rocky Mount High School
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Film School Graduate at Film School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
OJT Training at On the Job Training
January 1, 2007 - April 2, 2026
Pyxis e-class requirements at Care Fusion – Pyxis
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

OJT Training
January 1, 2007 - April 2, 2026
Pyxis e-class requirements
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Film School Graduate
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare