HI, I’m JAMES GUTSCHOW!

A Digital Content Creator and Storyteller

about me.

In my more than six years of experience at James Madison University working with the Creative Video division of Athletics Creative Services, I have had a variety of roles from shooting in-game content to being heavily involved in motion graphic content creation, helping to tell the stories of our teams and their athletes. Since assuming a full-time role on the team in 2021, we have recruited more than 15 student volunteers and I am always driving to make our content the best it can be and am always looking for new techniques to apply in my work. 

EDUCATION.

2021

COMMUNICATIONS // SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS

MINOR // James Madison University

2021

MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN // Digital Video & Cinema

B.S. // James Madison University

work Experience.

CINEMATIC SHOOTING & STORYTELLING // ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD // ROSS MIRA // ROSS XPRESSION // NEWTEK TRICASTER // LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION // PROMAX STORAGE SYSTEMS // STUDIO NETWORK SOLUTIONS EVO

2018 - 2021

Video Editor

James Madison University // Women’s Basketball // Harrisonburg, VA

Work with the team on an annual basis to create a long-form video showcasing the team and the story of their season. Video is comprised of multiple chapters including sections highlighting individual athletes and team accomplishments, utilizing video and motion graphics.

2021 - PRES.

Associate Director of Video Boards & Video Content

James Madison University // Athletics Creative Services // Harrisonburg, VA

2018 - PRES.

LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION Staff Member

Daktronics // James Madison University // Harrisonburg, VA

Worked in a variety of freelance roles to assist in the live event production of in-venue shows at James Madison University. Roles include - directing, replay operation, camera operation, and graphics creation. Experience with Basketball, Football, and University Events such as Commencement & JMU’s annual marching band competition.

2017 - 2021

Senior Student Assistant

James Madison University // Athletics Communications - Video Services // Harrisonburg, VA

Shot and edited cinematic storytelling content for all 17 teams for more than four years, including coverage of the 2018 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse and 2018 FCS Football National Championships, along with many conference tournaments. Responsible for the creative of high-level motion graphics projects including broadcast packages, annual award shows, donor campaigns, and content for social distribution. Assisted with management of archival content and departmental software and hardware.

2018 - 2021

Lead Building Manager

James Madison University // Athletics Facilities & Events // Harrisonburg, VA

Facilities & Events Building Manager team’s day to day operations, overseeing up to 10 employees, including recruiting new student employees, interviewing, scheduling, and regular training. Work regular shifts to keep the athletic facilities secured, and to help facilitate access when requested. Respond to issues encountered by the team including interfacing with community members, escalating issues to campus police and JmU management, and completing required reports.