Tim Gilmore

Hi! I'm Tim Gilmore, an editor and multimedia professional based out of the Chicago suburbs.

If there's been one constant in my life, it's that I love a good story. Storytelling is the glue that binds us together across all cultures and time. Stories are informative, deceptive, comedic, tragic, and everything in between. 

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I took my first step as a storyteller at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. There I studied broadcast reporting, TV production, podcasting, writing, and more. I had an internship with the local NPR affiliate, kept a part-time job, and I volunteered at the student radio station. In my second semester of senior year, I produced my first and only episode of Good Morning, Illini. 

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In May of 2020, my commencement ceremony was held over livestream during the first summer of COVID. Without any prospects, I took my second step as a storyteller. I reached out to an old friend, and we embarked on a journey as a creative team.

SurtzMedia started as just the two of us, but over the next five years it grew exponentially into a full service production company with international impact. We shot training videos, conducted livestreams, produced hugely successful fundraising videos, crafted short films, and directed feature length documentaries. I received awards and nominations for my work.

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Despite this success, I still felt limited in my primary role as an editor. I wanted to do more, learn more, and find a path elsewhere in the creative world. This decision led me to leave the production company, and I took a leap of faith into an entirely new line of work. 

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Since January of 2025, I have been seeking to take my next step, gaining more experience in B2B marketing. I now work for Pioneer Service, a precision machine shop as an Account Manager and marketing coordinator. The role has been a major change of pace, but it has been exciting to learn the world of manufacturing so rapidly. Here I generate and edit content for social media while providing customer support. I'm grateful for the ongoing opportunities that Pioneer has given me as I continue my practical education in this space.