SurtzMedia, LLC is an Emmy-nominated creative post house and production company that works with brands, nonprofits, and other media firms committed to doing good in the world. We’re not about manufacturing a message - we want to illuminate what’s already so remarkable about the people and organizations we work with.
With a rapidly growing internal team and trusted network of freelancers, our offices are located near Chicago. In four years we’ve completed nearly a thousand videos for 50+ clients everywhere from Albuquerque to Boston.
As our work grows and develops, we have two primary pursuits: First, we’re actively seeking to establish meaningful, intentional partnerships with organizations that want to tell stories that matter. We seek to be trailblazers in combining a journalistic and cinematic approach, pairing top-quality production and RED cameras with a care that recognizes the dignity of every individual & their story.Secondly, we are a post production company that has edited hundreds of videos for other established production companies nationwide, ranging from TV ads to feature documentaries airing on national networks. Our team works fully on-site with four professional edit bays, and we pride ourselves on shaping stories with a special focus on music and intentional sound. We don't share these projects publicly, but if you're interested in seeing examples or inquiring about a potential partnership, please reach out.

Spirit Juice has meant a lot to me over many years. While I'm generally occupied running SurtzMedia full time, I was excited to have the opportunity to step in as Interim Post Supervisor in early 2022 to assist in reimagining the post department and implementing various new procedures and creative conventions. At the same time, my team at SurtzMedia handled a significant portion of Spirit Juice's overflow post production work.

Media Co-Chair on the Executive Board of TEDxNorthwesternU. Designed theme graphics and signage for 2017 conference, entitled "The Power of Intention", and assisted in design of the event program. Official photographer for the event. Designed new website debuting in fall 2017.

Responsible for developing and maintaining social media presence and strategy, photographing and filming events, and producing promotional content.

Responsible for designing content displayed throughout campus for various departments of Northwestern University Student Affairs.