Career in Los Angeles

Josh moved to Los Angeles in 2012 and spent the first year working under director Catherine Hardwicke before joining executive producers Kim Moses and Ian Sander at Sander/Moses Productions. There, he traveled globally producing digital content and assisting on pilots and productions for ABC, FOX, and CBS, most notably on the legal drama series Reckless.

After assisting the executive producer of NBC's Taken prequel series, Josh stepped into the role of Director of Digital Creative at Samuel Goldwyn Films. For 5 years there, he crafted trailers, posters, and digital media content for hundreds of films in their expansive catalogue—including the Oscar-winning Another Round. From 2022–2024, he became a key creative force at the YouTube comedy collective Smosh, editing over 150+ video for the company's main channel while contributing original music to the collective’s comedy network.
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In parallel, Josh has built a vibrant presence in the Los Angeles comedy scene as a writer, producer, and songwriter. He’s a core member of the ensemble comedy team Moon Goon, who perform regularly at Upright Citizens Brigade, known for their acclaimed live productions including CityWalk: The Musical, PRIME: An Amazon Musical, A Hallmark Christmas Movie in 4D, Cirque du Soleil: The Play, and The Honted Haywalk. Josh has been steadily growing a dedicated online following through his original comedy songs on TikTok and Instagram, amassing over 20 million views and 2.5 million likes across his videos. His sharp writing, musicality, and absurdist sense of humor have resonated with a wide audience, earning viral traction and cultivating an engaged fanbase.
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On top of all the above, Josh plays guitar in the band Jacob The Horse and regularly performs as a musician for the popular musical theater company Team StarKid, with pit band credits on Nerdy Prudes Must Die, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, Black Friday, and Cinderella’s Castle. Additional musical pit band credits include Starry, Supportive White Parents, and Mamma Mia… But Different.

Background & Education

Josh's passion for storytelling began began in the NYC suburbs at age 13 — shooting homemade movies on his parents' camcorder and animating sprite comics in MS Paint and Movie Maker. He honed his skills at Teaneck High School’s film and television program before earning a B.A. in Film & Media Arts from Temple University in 2012. While at film school, Josh wrote, directed, and produced a wide range of original short films and digital content, many of which aired on the university’s broadcast and multimedia channels. His work was recognized with multiple awards and nominations at regional film festivals, including for his acclaimed senior thesis film, Dropped Bars. During his college years, Josh further sharpened his industry experience through internships at top-tier production companies in both Los Angeles and New York, including GRB Entertainment, Radar Pictures, and Moviola Digital—laying the groundwork for a dynamic career in media and entertainment.