Josh Wegwerth

Creative producer with a foundation in digital video, specializing in narrative-driven content that connects with broad audiences. Skilled in short-form storytelling, audience engagement, and multi-platform content strategy. Dedicated to making the most creative and engaging content possible, combining learnings from data and analytics with observed trends and formats to produce content curated perfectly for any audience.

YouTube Channel Manager - Brand Partnerships - Moonbug

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Produced and presented annual reports and monthly insights for major clients, including USPS and Crayola, delivering content strategies that drove measurable growth and engagement
• Created thumbnails, titles, and metadata for content across 10 internal channels and partner channels including Chuck E. Cheese, Mail With Mr. Zip, and Crayola Crew.
• Owned performance and growth across 10 internal channels with a combined 4M subscribers, delivering 450M+ views and 2B+ minutes watched

Associate Producer - Nickelodeon

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

• Drove 400M+ views and 4B+ minutes of watch time across Nickelodeon's YouTube portfolio through strategic content production, optimization, and audience engagement
• Developed and scaled repeatable short and long-form content formats across all channels in the Nickelodeon Portfolio, leading to a 700% increase in views and watch time from 2023 to 2025.
• Produced and localized video content for a global audience across 14 languages, leveraging advanced multi-language workflows to streamline international distribution and maximize global reach
• Provided live social and digital coverage of high-profile events, including The Kids' Choice Awards and Super Bowl: Live From Bikini Bottom, generating 5M+ views from 15+ real-time video pieces

Production Assistant - Nickelodeon

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Produced and edited high-performing video content for Nickelodeon's YouTube portfolio, aligning creative direction with brand voice, platform best practices, and audience engagement goals
• Leveraged Google Trends and proprietary data tools to identify emerging trends and top-performing content, shaping editorial direction and maximizing audience engagement

B.A. - Television, Writing & Producing - Columbia College Chicago