Jordan Steves Email & Phone Number

Chautauqua, New York, United States

(Interim through August 2023) I manage and provide leadership for the iconic Chautauqua Lecture Series (CLS), Chautauqua’s signature program presented each weekday morning of our Summer Assembly on the historic Amphitheater platform, and also oversee the Chautauqua Literary Arts (including the legacy of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, or CLSC), the beloved Smith Memorial Library, the Chautauqua Institution Archives, plus all CLS speaker and lecture-focused events such as master classes and partnerships.

Chautauqua, New York

Provide senior-level strategic leadership and oversight of external and internal communications, as primary editor for most printed and online communications and as primary contact for media and community partners, working closely and confidentially with the vice president of marketing and communications to develop and execute Chautauqua Institution's strategic communications plan.

Chautauqua, New York

Chautauqua, N.Y.

Managed production and distribution of the official newspaper and archival record of Chautauqua Institution. Recruited, hired and led multigenerational editorial staffs, including more than 100 journalism/communications students from throughout the United States over the course of four summers. Served community of loyal, critical and astute readers.

Chautauqua, New York

Served as interim head of the Department of Marketing and Communications, reporting directly to the president, during the search and transition process for the permanent vice president.

Chautauqua, N.Y.

(Assistant editor, 2009–2012) Managed daily production process for the official newspaper of Chautauqua Institution.

Chautauqua, N.Y.

With and at the direction of Vice President of Education, coordinated Chautauqua Institution's signature Amphitheater Lecture Series from theme conception through cultivation and confirmation of prominent, compelling speakers. Assisted with coordination of literary programs including historic Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle and newly established Chautauqua Prize.

Chautauqua, New York

• Crafted eye-catching headlines and edited news copy for grammar and AP Style • Created and continually updated Chautauqua Institution’s first stylebook • Edited Institution publications and promotional material for grammar and AP Style • Wrote feature articles on Institution performers and speakers • Assisted the editor in managing a multigenerational, 30-person newsroom • Developed strategies for growing the Daily’s previously nonexistent online presence

• Recruited an eight-person staff and enforced feature story deadlines, edited all copy for grammar and AP style • Oversaw layout and design as teaching assistant in undergraduate Desktop Publishing class

• Prepared more than 200 university profiles • Edited profile copy for grammar and AP style

• Designed and paginated three to eight news and feature pages daily, including front pages • Wrote feature articles on Institution performers and speakers • Crafted eye-catching headlines and edited copy for grammar and AP style • Created advertisements for Institution restaurants and bookstore