Josh White
2026 Resume & Portfolio
Conflict reporter, journalist and documentary filmmaker available for domestic and international assignment.
I'm a conflict reporter and documentary filmmaker available for domestic and international assignment. I've reported and told full documentary projects from active conflict zones in Iraq, Syria, and Palestine; covered domestic extremism throughout America; and produced ground-level documentary and news coverage of protest movements, displacement, and communities shaped by belief and survival.
I shoot, direct, and edit independently and solo, and deliver a fully produced, cross-platform editorial package from a single assignment.
My reporting has been produced alongside NGOs and international news organizations and has reached a combined audience in the millions across documentary, editorial, and social platforms. You can find my full portfolio, project packages, and referrals below.
Every project is a fully produced, cross-platform editorial package, built for the way we share stories in 2026. One assignment can have up to four different deliverables. Click a package to see exactly what you get, and see real examples from the field.
- Fully edited documentary film, 10–20 minutes
- Color graded and sound mixed to broadcast standard
- Narrated or observational — determined by the story
- Closed captions / subtitle text file on request
- Raw footage and B-roll available on request
- Delivered in ProRes (broadcast) and H.264 (web/streaming)
- Rights and licensing negotiated per project
- 1,500–3,500 word fully reported article
- All field reporting, scenes, and direct testimony included
- 5–10 editorial-quality photographs or videos from the assignment
- Published to Substack or delivered as .docx / PDF
- Formatted for news sites, NGO newsletters, or print
A fully reported companion piece from an active assignment — the scenes, testimony, and reporting that don't make it to camera. Written for readers who want the whole picture, not the summary.
Read the full article →- 3–5 long-form Threads posts per assignment
- Each post written as standalone journalism — not a promo
- Cross-postable to X (Twitter) and BlueSky without modification
- Direct link to the full piece embedded in each post
- Written for organic reach and algorithmic traction
- Optional image selection for each post
- Posted from @joshjwhite on request (61K+ Instagram, 12.4K Threads)
- 2–4 vertical short-form cuts per assignment (30–90 seconds each)
- Edited specifically for 9:16 vertical format
- Platform-native captions
- Paced for scroll-stopping, not just viewing
- Delivered in full resolution for direct upload
- Thumbnail frame selection on request
- Published and collaborated from @joshjwhite on request (10M+ views)
Commission any combination — one deliverable or all four from a single assignment. Scope, timeline, licensing, and rights are negotiated per project. Get in touch to discuss.
You can find versions of each package mentioned above under these links.
Every dot is a story I have told. Hover over the dot to see the project, click to open it.
Field-based journalism carries real risk. The work below reflects deliberate investment in safety, operational security, and the ability to protect both sources and story in hostile environments.
Industry-standard certification for journalists working in conflict zones, active war, and high-risk environments. Covers trauma medicine, convoy security, kidnapping response, ballistic threat assessment, and emergency field care. Required by most major publishers and networks before deployment.
Certified in emergency first aid, CPR, and field safety response. Essential for deployment in environments where professional medical care is not immediately available. Complements HEFAT with additional civilian first-response protocols.
Certified in the protection of sensitive journalistic material from interception, surveillance, and network compromise. Covers encrypted communication protocols, secure file transfer to publishers, air-gapped storage for sensitive source material, and hardened device configuration for adversarial network environments. Sources stay safe. Stories get out.
The tools of the trade are not what make a good story — but having the right tools in your belt can make sure the story is delivered as well as possible. I can deliver broadcast-quality material and quick on-the-ground reporting. A full manifest of my gear bay is available at the link below.
View Full Gear Bay →The people below have worked alongside me in the field, collaborated on stories, commissioned work directly, or have extensive knowledge of my work, skill, and experience.
