Steven D.

Levin
North Port, FL 34287 | P: 412-225-9332 | E: stevelevin@rocketmail.com

Sr. Internal Communications Manager

Aggressive journalist offering 20+ years of experience, three of those as Assistant City Editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, emphasizing breaking news, spot features, faith issues and environmental stories. As a reporter earned a reputation for in-depth coverage, investigative reporting and feature writing. Natural-born interviewer with a relentless curiosity. Strong team leader. Excellent communication skills with co-workers, employees and public. Diverse career background includes writing for publications such as Newsweek, People Magazine, general interest publications, the Dallas Morning News and the Post-Gazette. Ability to connect with readership, employees and clients via online presence, and grow audiences by leveraging cutting-edge social media tactics to deliver real-time and fresh content through multitasking and repurposing. An articulate and persuasive communicator who successfully gains the trust, confidence and respect of groups and individuals from all organizational and cultural backgrounds, including key decision-makers. A record of producing engrossing copy in both a narrative and informative capacity, including publication of five full-length history books and writing two novels. Strong ability to tailor approaches to meet the needs of specific audiences while exercising tact and integrity. Resourceful problem solver who intuitively zeroes in on individual and team strengths of both newly hired and "veteran" staff members. Nominated multiple times for the Pulitzer Prize in feature writing and a finalist for the Pulitzer in explanatory journalism. Public Outreach Media Relations Verbal & Written Communications Partnership & Alliance Formation Team-Building & Leadership Teaching Journalism Newsroom Management CAREER SYNOPSIS Writer|Author 2010-Present Work as a contributing writer/reporter for various publications covering a variety of subjects including science, religion, education and golf, among others. Wrote and published two history books Wrote two novels Assistant City Editor|Staff Writer

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

1997-2008

Wrote, copy edited and proofread articles to ensure accuracy and story continuity. Interacted with reporters and managed their content submissions, as well as generated story ideas.

Key Contributions:
Uncovered and performed continuing coverage of a community pastor who embezzled money from his church. Article was featured on an NBC special. Member of newsroom team coverage of 9/11, including Pulitzer Prize-nominated special section on Flight 93. Led web site coverage of Virginia Tech University campus shooting, including same-day interviews of classroom survivors with Pittsburgh connections. Compiled compelling print/web series coverage of a murdered medical student, which was the highest viewed non-Pittsburgh Steeler web story in history. Contributed a chapter in newspaper's retrospective book about Quecreek Mine survivors.

STEVEN D. LEVIN P: 412-225-9332 | E: stevelevin@rocketmail.com CAREER Cont Earlier Roles Owner/Operator Features Editor Senior Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer

WIT Communications Austin American-Statesman Dallas Morning News Carolina Lifestyle Magazine Raleigh News & Observer
NOTABLE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Wrote stand-alone piece about the future leaders of America for Newsweek magazine. Recipient of several local, state and national awards for reporting and writing. Did international reporting from Nepal, India, Israel, Myanmar and Europe. Conducted on-site coverage of an expedition at Mount Everest. Finalist for Pulitzer Prize in explanatory journalism. Taught journalism and reporting at the University of Pittsburgh to more than 500 students. Author of seven nonfiction and fiction books. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English Literature University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Prison volunteer, Aleph Institute English teacher, Yeshiva Achei Tmimim High School, Pittsburgh, PA Summit of Mt. McKinley, Alaska Summit of Island Peak, Nepal 250-mile trek to Mt. Everest, Nepal 150-mile trek to Muktinath, Nepal Rotary Group Study Exchange recipient (India, Nepal, Bangladesh) Gralla Fellowship, Brandeis University