I’m Christie Swartz, a Toledo-based photojournalist and filmmaker who loves telling human stories through a camera, from breaking news on the ground to crafted narratives in the edit bay. Currently I work with WTOL 11, operating cameras, shooting live segments, editing morning shows, driving and operating the live truck, and assembling packages while writing scripts for VO/SOTS and graphics. I also contribute to student and campus projects as a director, editor, and production designer, always aiming to tell compelling stories with clarity and heart.…

Christie Swartz

I’m Christie Swartz, a Toledo-based photojournalist and filmmaker who loves telling human stories through a camera, from breaking news on the ground to crafted narratives in the edit bay. Currently I work with WTOL 11, operating cameras, shooting live segments, editing morning shows, driving and operating the live truck, and assembling packages while writing scripts for VO/SOTS and graphics. I also contribute to student and campus projects as a director, editor, and production designer, always aiming to tell compelling stories with clarity and heart.…

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I’m Christie Swartz, a Toledo-based photojournalist and filmmaker who loves telling human stories through a camera, from breaking news on the ground to crafted narratives in the edit bay.

Currently I work with WTOL 11, operating cameras, shooting live segments, editing morning shows, driving and operating the live truck, and assembling packages while writing scripts for VO/SOTS and graphics. I also contribute to student and campus projects as a director, editor, and production designer, always aiming to tell compelling stories with clarity and heart.

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Art Director at One Within The Woods
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short narrative — Art Director.
Camera Operator at Too Punk To Die
January 1, 2025 - Present
Short narrative projects; camera operator for multiple sequences (One Within The Woods, 2025).
Photojournalist at WTOL 11
May 1, 2022 - Present
Operate camera, set up and shoot live shots, drive and operate MV truck, operate mast/live truck, edit packages and gather interviews, write scripts for VOs and packages.
Sound Designer at Greetings
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Short Narrative — Sound Designer.
Director & Editor at Campus Polly Eyes
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Directed and edited campus projects; sound design for short documentary.
Production Designer at Greetings
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Short Narrative — Production Designer.
Sound Designer at Campus Polly Eyes
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Sound design for short documentary projects.
Director at Campus Polly Eyes
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Director and Editor for student/campus projects.
Art Director at Soul Food
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Short narrative project; production design/art direction.
Credit Associate at Bass Pro Shops
December 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022
Customer service, credit card team member, promotional events, operate camera, merchandise sales.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film Production (Minor in Art) at Bowling Green State University
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production - Minor in Art at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services

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