Matt Raub

In his role as Creative Director and Executive Producer /SMOSH Games and The WarpZone, Matt oversees operations and production for both DEFY-owned brands and leads creative and strategic direction for daily video programming reaching over  9MM subscribers combined on YouTube, along with other media and social platforms.  He also works closely with brand partners on the creative execution of branded content integrations that have included successful campaigns for a range of clients such as EA Games, Microsoft, Nintendo of America, among many others. Under his guidance, SMOSH Games has been honored with a number of industry accolades, including winning the 2015 Streamy Awards for Best Gaming Channel.

Prior to joining DEFY Media, Matt was a sought-after digital focused producer, working alongside such recognized creators and brands including Freddie Wong, the Annoying Orange, Toby Turner, Epic Meal Time, and Machinima.  He also worked closely with EA Games for the 2012 launch of NODE, the gaming brand’s first new media venture on YouTube.