Steve Habel
Various
Austin,TX
37
years of professional experience
Seasoned and eager professional with extensive communications, journalism, networking, accounting, and hands-on management experience. The difference the difference between true success and nominal results is the attention to detail and the development of relationships that lead to mutual respect and achievement of goals.
Work History
Sports Content Moderator/Writer
2 Years 6 Months- Reviewed and analyzed user-generated content for compliance with employer and industry guidelines.
- Implemented moderation strategies to enhance user engagement and functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine content review processes and data, improving efficiency and flow.
Media Coordinator-Business Development
19 Years 7 Months- Created and managed media and publicity campaigns for one of the nation's top golf course architects, utilizing print, radio, video, and web applications to enhance brand visibility.
- Authored and placed press releases and stories that maintained company brand presence in media and contributed to increased sales.
- Built the company's award-winning website, which drove its brand, and succeeded as the main liaison and spokesman for the principal's three associated companies.
Freelance Journalist-Communication Consultant
36 Years 11 Months- Wrote, edited, and produced over 6,000 stories focused on sports, government, news, technology, and business for various platforms, including internet and digital channels, enhancing audience engagement.
- Conducted heavy deadline writing and developed advertising text and public relations materials, including election content, to effectively communicate critical information.
- Heavy deadline writing and enterprise features, and the development of advertising text and public relations information, including election materials.
- Leveraged understanding of public opinion and media dynamics to craft engaging stories that captured audience interest across multiple formats.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
Regional Sports Director/Business Editor
2 Years 3 Months- Wrote, edited, and assigned stories and photographs for newspaper group, focusing on sports, business, and news features to engage readers.
- Covered local, regional, and national sporting events under tight deadlines, including football, baseball, basketball, track, golf, tennis, and soccer, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sports programs to enhance community engagement.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate sports events and competitions.
- Managed budgets for sports initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - Journalism
- I also was the Sports Editor, then Editor, of the University Star newspaper, and a Teacher's Assistant for Mass Communications Class.
- GPA: 3.75
Skills
Content moderation
Attention to detail
Project management
Time management
Communication
Relationship networking
Work ethic
Affiliations
- Golf Writers Association of America
- Texas Golf Writers Association
- Football Writers Association of America
- Turf Writers Association of America.
Timeline
Sports Content Moderator/Writer
Fortune 100 Company
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Media Coordinator-Business Development
Bechtol Golf Design
01.2007 - CurrentRead More
Regional Sports Director/Business Editor
Highland Lakes Newspapers
09.2004 - 12.2006Read More
Freelance Journalist-Communication Consultant
Various
09.1989 - CurrentRead More
Texas State University
Bachelor’s of Arts from Journalism
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