Christopher R German

Christopher German News director with a talent for video and sound Klamath Falls, OR 97601-- Looking for a position where I might use my videographer and documentarian talents to enhance an organizational effort Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience Multi Media News Director Basin Mediative - Klamath Falls, OR July 2023 to Present Run daily News department including reporting, writing, editing and videography for 6 medium market radio stations and website. Created video feed for daily social media news cast called KAGO news minute. Interviewed, with video local political, celebrity, community leaders for weeklypodcast format. Anchor/Producer/Author The Charted Life Productions - Klamath Falls, OR January 2017 to Present Producing The Great Loop, an 8 part docuseries about 5 teams of sailors and an 8000-mile voyage around the US. Worked toward producing The Reckoning of Glen Canyon, a 60-min documentary about the failing western water system. And produced an investigative series into the practice of Cattle Grazing on Public lands. Published and marketed four novels, produced 5 podcasts growing subscribers and sponsors including The Indie Wave Podcast, The Crypto Nightly News and The Authors Exchange for various private sponsors. In https://youtube.com/@TheIndieWavewiththatsailingguy https://youtube.com/@TheAuthorsExchange-mr2jg Investigative Journalist The Current Affairs Times - New York, NY January 2022 to August 2022 Wrote a weekly news piece on political and social news stories of the day. Created an investigative series involving the practice of cattle grazing on public lands in the west. Investigated the population shift in the western states. Produced a podcast covering social issues for the media source Executive Director Connecticut Community Boating - Bridgeport, CT March 2007 to January 2013 Founded, managed and operated a 501c3 sailing organization for inner city youth. Managed all aspects of marketing and advertising. Grew the organization to $1million in annual operating funding. Radio Engineer Cox Media Group - Norwalk, CT August 2000 to September 2003 Wrote, engineered, edited and produced for commercial radio station in New York metro area. News Reporter Clear Channel Radio - Hamden, CT March 2001 to May 2002 Wrote, voiced and reported on news stories for new haven market Writer/voice talent THE Ski Watch - Hamden, CT October 2001 to April 2002 Wrote, voiced and reported on area ski conditions for daily ski report for a national audience News Reporter Hearst - Wilton, CT September 1999 to August 2000 Wrote, researched And reported on local news stories for a weekly news publication Public Relations Associate Subway Restaurants - Milford, CT February 1999 to May 2000 Wrote, disseminated and manged customer inquires about an international restaurant brand Constituent Relations Governor of Connecticut - Hartford, CT January 1998 to May 1999 Worked as an assistant to Governor John Roland in his constituent relations office. Fielded calls and responded to concerns from voters Intern Weli radio - Willimantic, CT February 1998 to January 1999 Wrote, voiced and reported on local news for Willimantic family owned radio station Assessment S Education Masters of Science in Communications Communications Boston University - Boston, MA 2003 to 2005 Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Political Science Journalism and Political Science in Journalism and Political Science University - Storrs, CT 1995 to 1999 Skills • Welding (2 years) • Writing Skills (10+ years) • Videographer (10+ years) • Sales Experience (10+ years) erman/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCrJbqYUeSQcF8ndkA3CpTag?view_as=subsc r iber Military Service • Final Cut Pro • Grant Writing • Video Production • Video Editing • Public Relations • Journalism • Content Creation • Blogging • Photography • Fundraising • Adobe Premiere (5 years) • Social Media Management • Adobe Creative Suite • Content Management • Adobe Photoshop • Branding • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Premiere (5 years) • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • Adobe Audition (2 years) Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/captchrisg