In the world of professional sports, life behind the camera can be just as adrenaline-charged as what’s happening on the field or in the rink. Just ask Josh Guereque ’10.
Growing up in a home with a father and mother whose careers include football coach and cheer coach, respectively, sports was more than a game. Guereque was raised to see it as a way to bring people together and discipline to life.
At Whittier, he would go on to play for the College’s club volleyball team and major in business.
“I was always fond of finding out why people buy into ideas and products and marketing seemed like a perfect way to understand the mindset of the consumer and how I can help build a better community with the work I do.”
It was this passion that helped Guereque swing at every opportunity thrown his way when he stepped up to the plate as an undergrad. With the help of friend Heath McNerney ’10, he started the Poet Pit to bring more excitement to Whittier’s athletics home games—you can thank them for the fun T-shirts and catchy chants—and landed his “first real sports job” as the Poet football team’s video coordinator for its 2011 season. Even away from the lights of Memorial Stadium Guereque shined, carrying out marketing internships with retro pop culture label Shout! Factory and College Battle of the Bands.
“Working for Battle of the Bands allowed me to be creative in filming our video promos and editing them on the run as we traveled to universities in Texas, Arizona, and Northern California. I soon found myself utilizing my marketing skills in these videos, finding the right mix of product placement, music, and emotional appeal. Editing became second nature to me.”
A newfound love for editing. A lifelong love for sports. A future career in sports marketing emerged as a top prospect for Guereque. After graduation, the choice was made.
In April 2013, Guereque was hired as a cameraman by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. There, he captures live action shots of the players on the field, fan interaction, and promotional spots for sponsors that are displayed on the big screen at home games. After his first season with the Angels, Guereque also became a video editor with the Anaheim Ducks, creating promo films for the team’s website as well as fun hype videos for fans. He also edits highlights for broadcast and does live interviews with players.
As baseball and hockey seasons do not overlap, Guereque is able to balance both of his professional gigs—which, for him, is nothing short than a dream come true. “Either being in the stands filming or behind home plate with a handheld camera, it brings great joy to watch and share my talents with the organizations I wanted to play for as a kid and grew up loving.”
