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I'm Christopher German, a multi-media journalist and video producer with a hands-on background in investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and digital production. I tell impactful stories from the field to the screen, using a full toolkit of production, editing, and social media skills to engage audiences. I'm the founder of The Chartered Life Productions in Klamath Falls, producing documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns that amplify local voices and connect communities.…I'm Christopher German, a multi-media journalist and video producer with a hands-on background in investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and digital production. I tell impactful stories from the field to the screen, using a full toolkit of production, editing, and social media skills to engage audiences. I'm the founder of The Chartered Life Productions in Klamath Falls, producing documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns that amplify local voices and connect communities.

Christopher German

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I'm Christopher German, a multi-media journalist and video producer with a hands-on background in investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and digital production. I tell impactful stories from the field to the screen, using a full toolkit of production, editing, and social media skills to engage audiences. I'm the founder of The Chartered Life Productions in Klamath Falls, producing documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns that amplify local voices and connect communities.…I'm Christopher German, a multi-media journalist and video producer with a hands-on background in investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and digital production. I tell impactful stories from the field to the screen, using a full toolkit of production, editing, and social media skills to engage audiences. I'm the founder of The Chartered Life Productions in Klamath Falls, producing documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns that amplify local voices and connect communities.

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I’m Christopher German, a multi-media journalist and video producer with a hands-on background in investigative reporting, documentary filmmaking, and digital production. I tell impactful stories from the field to the screen, using a full toolkit of production, editing, and social media skills to engage audiences.

I’m the founder of The Chartered Life Productions in Klamath Falls, producing documentaries, podcasts, and social media campaigns that amplify local voices and connect communities.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Video Photographer / Investigative Journalist at The Klamath Tribes

October 1, 2024 - Present

Investigated, wrote, and reported on news events for a bi-monthly newspaper. Produced videos for social media and designed a television network for tribal members.

Video Grapher / Investigative Journalist at The Kla math Tribes

October 1, 2024 - Present

Investigated, wrote, and reported on news events for a bi-monthly newspaper. Produced videos for social media and designed a television network for tribal members.

Multi-Media News Director at Basen Media

July 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Ran the daily news department for six mid-market radio station clusters with a website. Developed a social media audience. Created daily news content and produced a 60-second news feed for a daily social media newscast called KAGO News Minute. Researched, interviewed, promoted, and edited local political, celebrity, and community leaders for a weekly podcast. Produced a 60-minute documentary at the Klamath County Fair.

Multimedia News Director at Basin Media

July 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Ran the daily news department for six mid-market radio station clusters with a website. Developed a social media audience. Created daily news content and produced and presented a 60-second news feed for a daily social media newscast called 'KAGO News Minute'. Researched, interviewed, promoted, and edited local political, celebrity, and community leaders for a weekly podcast. Produced a 60-minute documentary for a fair competition.

Multi-Media News Director at Basin Media

July 1, 2023 - March 2, 2024

Directed multi-media news operations for Basin Media in Klamath Falls, OR; managed six medium-market radio station clusters with a website; developed social media audience; created daily news content and produced/presented a 60-second news feed for a daily social media newscast called 'KAGO News Minute'.

Investigative Journalist at The Current Affairs Times

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Wrote weekly political and social news stories; created investigative series on cattle grazing on public lands in the Western states; investigated population shifts and related topics for in-depth reporting.

Owner at The Chartered Life Productions

January 1, 2013 - Present

Owner of KC TV, a local news, weather, and sports broadcasting station in Klamath Falls, OR. Produced The Reckoning of Glen Canyon, a 60-minute documentary about the failing western water system. Produced an investigative video series on the practice of cattle grazing on public lands. Published and marketed four novels, and produced six podcasts with growing subscribers and sponsors, including The Indie Wave Podcast, The Crypto Nightly News, and The Authors Exchange. Ran a national streaming television channel in Beaufort, NC.

Owner / Producer / Editor / Author at The Chartered Life Productions

January 1, 2013 - Present

Owner of KC TV, a local news, weather, and sports broadcasting station in Klamath Falls, OR. Produced The Reckoning of Glen Canyon, a 60-minute documentary about the failing western water system. Produced an investigative video series on cattle grazing on public lands. Published and marketed four novels, and produced 6 podcasts with growing subscribers and sponsors, including The Indie Wave Podcast, The Crypto Nightly News, and The Authors Exchange. Ran a national streaming television channel in Beaufort, NC.

Documentary Producer / Editor / Author at The Charted Life Productions

January 1, 2013 - Present

Currently producing a documentary about the Klamath Basin Water Crisis in partnership with Klamath Irrigation District; produced The Reckoning of Glen Canyon, a 60-minute documentary about the failing western water systems; developing investigative series on cattle grazing on public lands; published four novels and produced six podcasts including The Indie Wave Podcast, The Crypto Nightly News, and The Authors Exchange.

Intern at Powder House Productions

January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2005

Pre-production for several reality TV series; logged and categorized video clips for production; managed video and sound gear; facilitated shoot schedules.