Steven Bradley
Central,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced communications leader and versatile professional writer with a passion for working to empower others through sports and a successful track record in leadership roles, team building, performance development and developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to engage diverse audiences and drive results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Information Director
Clemson University
11.2017 - 05.2024
- Led marketing and communication efforts; served as university’s lead marketing writer to engage diverse audiences about programs and pursuit of its land-grant mission
News Editor
The Journal News
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed an 11-person newsroom, supervising all daily editorial operations; oversaw content creation and publication on print, web, and social media platforms
Editor, IPTAY Media & Senior Writer, "Orange: The Experience" Magazine
Clemson University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised IPTAY Media operations, handling donor communications for IPTAY, the fundraising arm of Clemson Athletics, and fueled growth of more than 85% in fan engagement.
Sports Editor
The Journal
08.2004 - 08.2012
- Began as freelance sports writer, promoted through ranks to: part-time sports writer, full-time sports writer and finally Assistant Sports Editor before earning this role to coordinate Sports coverage, develop and maintain relationships with local teams and organizations, and supervise Sports staff and freelancers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Clemson University
Clemson, SC08-2004
Certification
- USA Soccer, 11v11 Grassroots Coaching License, highest level achieved, with two additional licenses in 9v9 and 11v11 Online Coaching also completed
- Certified Professional Golf Coach, U.S. Golf Teaching Federation
- USGTF Associate Member Certification
Professionalawardsanddistinctions
- First Place, General Excellence, South Carolina Press Association, 2015
- First Place, Government Beat Reporting, SCPA, 2016
- First Place, Sports Column Writing, SCPA, 2016
- First Place, Spot Sports Reporting, SCPA, 2007
- Second Place, General Excellence, SCPA, 2016
- Second Place, Government Beat Reporting, SCPA, 2015
- Second Place, Series of Articles, SCPA, 2015
- Second Place, Sports Column Writing, SCPA, 2015
- Second Place, Sports Magazine, SCPA, 2015
- Second Place, Spot Sports Reporting, SCPA, 2008
- Third Place, In-Depth Reporting, SCPA, 2015
- Third Place, Sports Column Writing, SCPA, 2009
- Employee of the Year, The Journal, 2008
- Voter, The AP Top 25, national college basketball poll, 2009-2012
Coaching Experience
Soccer Coach, Foothills Area YMCA, 2020-22, 2x undefeated coed league champions
Timeline
Public Information Director
Clemson University
11.2017 - 05.2024
News Editor
The Journal News
01.2015 - 01.2017
Editor, IPTAY Media & Senior Writer, "Orange: The Experience" Magazine
Clemson University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sports Editor
The Journal
08.2004 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Clemson University
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