Discover Top On-Air Reporters / Hosts in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Stephen L. Garrett is a filmmaker based in Chicago, who collaborates with directors, producers, and production companies to develop, shoot, and edit feature-length documentaries, series, and promotional films for organizations large and small. Stephen began his filmmaking career in Madagascar as a third year Peace Corps volunteer in 2007. This experience led him to produce work for various organizations across the US and in 17 countries for clients such as the World Bank, the Ford Foundation, USAID, and the US Institute of Peace. Over his 12 year career in filmmaking, he has helped develop and produce television series that have aired on major television networks. In 2018 he coordinated coordinated post-production teams for 3 feature-length documentaries simultaneously: Nossa Chape debuted at South by Southwest 2018 and aired on Fox Sports; Momentum Generation won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Long Sports Documentary and debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018 and aired on HBO; and Give Us This Day aired on AT&T Audience Network. In addition, he coordinated production and post production teams working in 13 countries for Phenoms, an internationally broadcast 6-episode documentary series about rising World Cup soccer stars for Fox Digital. In 2019, Stephen was the associate producer for Committee Film’s Investigation Discovery series Serial Killer: Devil Unchained. He is currently editing his first feature-length documentary How To Build A School in Haiti for director Jack C. Newell, which will be released in 2020. His short documentary, Mine 21, was awarded the 2019 Austen Riggs Erikson Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media. Stephen has a BA in Conservation Studies from the University of the South.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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I have been a story teller and seeker of truth my entire life. I have been working as a broadcast journalist for more than 15 years. I have been focusing on investigative stories and in-depth pieces for the past several years. I seek out stories that will engage viewers and leave them with something to remember, to add knowledge that can enhance their life in the long term in addition to entertaining them in the short term. I like to spotlight injustices to bring about awareness. These kinds of messages can impact people in a way that motivates them to improve the world. I like to spotlight potential dangers, especially ones involving children, because they are the world's future. My perspective on issues is influenced by my personal life. I am a devoted mother and caring wife. I am a second generation Italian-American from the western suburbs of Chicago. I am a sports fan, bicycle rider, and environmentalist who eschews consumerism but is trapped in the pitfalls of parenthood.

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It's as simple as this: I'm passionate about words. Writing them, editing them, translating them, reading them. In a journey that’s taken me from the Midwest to Spain and back, I have gone from journalism to digital marketing, spanning print (newspaper, magazine), digital (articles, blogs, website copy, social media, email marketing, ads, SEO), B2B, and B2C. I have 13 years of writing and editing experience, 11 years of translation, and 10 years of digital marketing in tech startups, specializing in SEO-optimized content creation, management, and strategy. In my freelance work, I'm a natural-born storyteller whose niche is language, culture, travel, and tourism—especially after spending almost my entire 20s in Europe. I am meticulous, with an unmatched level of attention to detail, and I care deeply about the quality of my work. I feel strongly about creating organizational systems and getting processes down in writing. I enjoy creating guidelines and templates that help everyone succeed. (Yet, I also believe that you cannot schedule creativity and must embrace how each day guides you while still accomplishing what’s necessary.) I believe in open, honest, and transparent communication in all facets of my life, including the workplace. I perform best in a supportive work environment that allows employees to shine and work autonomously, based on mutual respect and trust. I thrive in companies that treat their employees like human beings and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, including adequate time to relax, disconnect, and enjoy life as we're meant to. Strengths Finder: Empathizer, Storyteller, Strategist, Coach, Commander Enneagram: 1w2 Adobe Creative Test: Visionary

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Alex Goetz is a documentary filmmaker and photographer and co-founder of Running Wild Media, a production company specializing in stories of wildlife and conservation. He has contributed to outlets such as National Geographic, BBC, PBS, CBS and was a winner of the National Geographic "Wild to Inspire" film competition. An Ohio native, some of his extensive travels have taken him from the countryside of Tasmania filming Tasmanian devils, to boating throughout the vibrant Marshall Islands, and road-tripping around four amazing African countries filming wildlife and conservation efforts. Alex is a 2019 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader, 2019 NAAEE 30 under 30, TEDxToledo 2017 speaker, and a 2013 graduate from Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Film Production and Environmental Science

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I'm a video journalist based in Chicago, IL. I currently work as a producer and on-air contributor for You & Me This Morning, a morning show airing weekdays 6 to 9 a.m. on WCIU. Before joining WCIU, I worked for 2 1/2 years as a reporter for DNAinfo Chicago, an award-winning neighborhood news website. I've also produced videos for Al Jazeera Plus, Monocle, and Bill Moyers. I graduated with a Master's from Columbia Journalism School in New York and am an alum of Teach for America (DC '09) and University of Kansas.

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I’m a non-fiction video editor and cameraperson with a proven track record for creating and strategizing impactful media content with powerful performance. I believe in the power of media to do good, spark dialogue, and create epic change. I’ve worked with amazing companies and incredible people. CNBC, NowThis News, Kartemquin Films, POV/American Documentary, INC., Film Sprout and UnionDocs are just a few of the organizations I’ve happily called home.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Colorist
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Video journalist with five years of experience working for TV news affiliates, including CBS in Milwaukee. I also have three years experience in Public Relations for high-growth companies in Chicago where I've developed integrated communications strategies and produced corporate videos. I am a member of the Forbes Communications Council.

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I have been a Polish-English interpreter for 13 years and love my job.Oliver has been a model/actor for 18 months and loving it.We recently went to Los Angels for IMTA (January 2020)and had a great time.Ollie was chosen in number one in a beach wear category and recognized as well as an actor .He competed in 9 categories .

• Translator
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I have a passion for visual storytelling. I cut my teeth in photography by covering sports for a small newspaper in Chicago. But I didn't do it by covering prep sports...I spent two years traveling the country covering the UFC. A few years later, I found myself at the Medill School of Journalism honing my video skills and added a new dimension to my passion. While I love sports, I'm not a one-trick pony. I'm a journalist...the world interests me. Everything from social justice to technology...I don't want to limit myself to just one beat.

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I am an Emmy award winning producer and film director who champions the call for creative visual storytelling. I'm convinced that people today don't just want to be informed, they want to be entertained while being informed. I love bringing stories to life that impact the lives of millions of people around the world. I aim is to tell stories in a way that will entice and resonate with global audience.

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I am a Producer/Shooter/Editor with over 15 years experience working for some of the top media outlets in the world including Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images, ABC and CBS News. I can write, edit, shoot, produce, and report and of course also interview, one of my best journalistic skills. I also have good editorial judgment and can work fast and under a tight deadline. I am based in Chicago but frequently travel to London so am available to European stories. Equipment:

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• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I'm an editorial and commercial photographer based in Chicago and France. I mostly work in stills but enjoy shooting and editing video as well. I previously worked as a reporter and photographer for Business Insider and an overnight crime reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. I hold a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism and a certificate in photojournalism from the Spéos Photography School in Paris.

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With 15 years of post production experience editing short humanitarian documentaries, Justin can handle most things thrown his way. With a high attention to detail, organization, and timeliness, Justin is a dependable editor for your project. In addition to post production work Justin also produces podcasts, emcees live events, does voice over work, and even takes on roles as on camera hosts for television.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am a writer, editor, and multimedia journalist in Chicago. I have written for TRT World, Newcity, the New Art Examiner, and other local, national, and international media outlets about the visual arts, music, Internet culture, cannabis, Catholic church closures, and many other topics.

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• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
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I am a veteran broadcast journalist with experience in both local and national news, including PBS and Al Jazeera. My specialty includes business and economics. I was numerous contacts throughout the midwest region.

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Been freelancing for radio, TV, film and print since 1999. I most frequently work for Voice of America, National Public Radio, and Business Insider.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Content Strategist
• Podcast Producer

I am an actor based in Chicago, recent credits are "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Dogwalker's Cannabis" commercial.

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• Senior Editor
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Translator
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - News

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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Post-Production Manager
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