Josh Bates

Josh Bates is a seasoned creative strategist with a diverse educational background and professional experience in the entertainment and media industry.

He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Boston University and further honed his skills in Writing for Episodic Television and Adobe Premiere Pro Editing at the School of Visual Arts.

Josh expanded his expertise through a study abroad program at Stockholm University, focusing on Scandanavian Film, International Economics, Globalization, and Swedish Language.

Throughout his career, Josh has held key roles in various organizations, notably serving as a Senior Creative Strategist at Twitch and co-founding Open Door Esports.

His journey includes stints as a freelance creative strategist, writer, producer, and senior creative producer at companies like Whistle and Twitch.

Josh has also contributed his talents as a copywriter at Big Fuel Communications LLC and gained valuable experience as a Research Intern on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at NBCUniversal Media, LLC.

His early career involved roles such as a Production Assistant at Creaghead & Company and leadership positions at YMCA Camp Coniston.