Josh Davis

Strategic and results-oriented Creative Director and YouTube Strategist with 7+ years of leadership across full-channel strategy, long-form series development, and high-performance non-fiction content. Directed editorial vision, shaped long-form narrative structure, and drove audience growth through data-backed creative decisions, high-CTR packaging, and precise retention control. Led premium series from concept to launch, reviewed decks, outlines, and scripts with a sharp editorial perspective, and delivered standout creative direction across complex verticals.

Elevated stagnant channels into scalable ecosystems, raised creative quality without compromising originality, and strengthened team capability through focused mentorship. Delivered a proven POV on creative performance and converted it into repeatable formats, high-impact episodes, and transformational channel results.

Creative Director & YouTube Strategist at IRONCLAD Media(350K Subscribers) (2022-2025)

• Direct full-channel strategy for IRONCLAD partners and elevate long-form content across major niches.
• Lead editorial structure for long-form series and control story arcs with precise creative direction.
• Build high-CTR packaging systems and lift audience retention and overall performance across channels.
• Present strategy to creators, CEOs, and partners while guiding teams toward consistent top-tier execution.

YouTube Strategist at Nick Eh 30 (6.7M Subscribers) (2020-01 – 2021-09)

• Edited long-form videos for a leading gaming creator and supported strong viewer retention.
• Curated polished episodes from extensive footage and delivered quality across weekly releases.
• Maintained the creator's signature pacing style and reinforced consistent content performance.
• Strengthened long-form output through decisive editorial control and efficient post-production structure.

Video Editor at Nightfoxx YouTube Channel (2022-02 – 2022-10)

• Managed a six-person production team and raised editing speed across all upload schedules.
• Built workflow pipelines to unify creative direction, producer coordination, and editorial standards.
• Created custom asset packs and cut production costs by over forty percent.
• Increased channel output through stronger team alignment and refined long-form content processes.

Video Editor at Novos.gg (2022-02 – 2022-10)

• Edited sponsored long-form content and delivered consistent creative quality across multiple formats.
• Produced branded educational videos and supported stronger viewer clarity through refined editing structure.
• Reinforced pacing control and improved brand alignment across published YouTube materials.
• Strengthened channel quality through sharp editorial judgment and precise post-production execution.

Video Editor at Morgz (11.5M Subscribers) (2022-06 – 2022-08)

• Edited high-energy challenge episodes and shaped competitive pacing across entertainment-focused content.
• Condensed fifteen hours of footage into polished fifteen-minute long-form videos with strong clarity.
• Reinforced narrative flow within episodes and supported improved retention across viewer segments.
• Elevated entertainment value through strategic cuts, tension control, and clear story progression.

Freelance Channel Manager & Editor at Nightfoxx, NickEh30, Jesser (2017-01 – 2022-12)

• Led editing and packaging across large creator channels and supported multi-million subscriber audiences.
• Improved channel performance through metadata refinement and effective pacing adjustments across episodes.
• Managed upload schedules and strengthened retention across episodic long-form content formats.
• Built long-term viewer retention systems and established clear, consistent channel identities for clients.