Public Information Officer
South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department Of Public Safety)
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South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety)
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@kpth.com
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Public Information Officer
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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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Steve Long is listed as Public Information Officer at South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety), based in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at kpth.com, phone signal with area code 715, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Long.
Steve Long previously worked as Public Information Officer/ SD Department of Public Safety: SD Wildland Fire at South Dakota Department Of Public Safety and Public Information Officer at South Dakota Department Of Social Services. Steve Long holds Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/Sociology from University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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About Steve Long
Big picture communications leader, enterprising vision, and passionate ‘in the trenches’ work ethic.Experienced journalist, Public Info Officer, and innovative project leader.25 years service as an award winning journalist, primarily TV.Currently PIO for SD Department of Public SafetyPreviously PIO for South Dakota's largest state agency: Department of Social Services.Former Nighttime Managing Editor, Co-Anchor KOTA Territory News at 10, Black Hills Fox News at 9, and AnchorReporter at multiple other TV affiliates across the Midwest.41 Regional Awards for Excellence in Journalism: ranging from Broadcast Writing and Investigative Reporting, Best Newscast, and both Hard and Soft Feature Reporting.Crisis communications experience as a "Public Information Officer" for Emergency Management Team during an extended time of crisis in my community (2011 Missouri River flood in SE South Dakota).For more information please e-mail me at stevelongnews@yahoo.com.
Listed skills include Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Storytelling, Broadcast, and 40 others.
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South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department Of Public Safety)
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11 roles · 19 years
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Public Information Officer/ Sd Department Of Public Safety: Sd Wildland Fire
CurrentOutside the box thinker, big picture vision and seasoned “in the trenches” work ethic.Primary PIO focus is SDWF. Assist in DPS comms team overall efforts.Lead communications for SDWF regarding wildfire activity, current risk level, and prevention. Positive productive media relationships. Creative social media storytelling. Timely effective press releases. (Interim DPS Communications Director—June to Nov 2023. Lead South Dakota’s DPS communications function including media relations, press releases, social media, etc. DPS includes SD Highway Patrol, SD Wildland Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Marshal’s Office, Weights and Measures, and many other key state agencies.)
Feb 2023 - Present
Public Information Officer
Outside the box thinker with big picture vision and “in the trenches” work ethic.Happy to do the heavy lifting, without concern for who gets the credit, create new pathways to reach goals, and step in to lead stalled projects across the finish line.Proactively positive in thought, action, and goals. Hungry to learn. Unafraid of new territory.Determined to serve, and willing to accept criticism from both sides, if it means moving forward.Primary point of contact for local/state/national media for South Dakota's largest state agency.Work interactively with DSS leadership to strategically communicate through press releases, video, and social media.Use award winning excellence in AP style writing, and extensive media insight from 20+ years as a TV journalist. Communicate through internal channels supporting DSS team rapport, recognition, and familiarity among our employees at offices all over the state.Share the powerful story of the life changing impact DSS services can, and do, provide to the great people of our state-everyday.
Jul 2020 - Mar 2023
Co-Anchor Black Hills Fox News At 9 And Kota Territory News At 10 (Nighttime Managing Editor)
Nighttime Managing Editor [Beginning Aug 2019]Co-Anchor/Report-Black Hills Fox News at 9 pm [Since 2015]Co-Anchor/Report-KOTA Territory News at 10 pm [Since 2018]Enterprise "Along the Way" seriesAward winning Investigative Reporter(2020) Host/Lead Producer for "Why Race Matters" (30 minute special)
Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
9Pm Co-Anchor/Reporter
Co-Anchor 6pm and 9pm NewscastsEnterprise weekly segment "Along the Way" and weekly segment focusing on Fatherhood.
Aug 2015 - Jul 2020
5, 6, 10 Pm Anchor/Reporter
Co-Anchor 5,6, and 10 pm weeknight newscasts. Honored 2 years in a row by Illinois AP as Best TV News Writer (outside of Chicago market--2012 and 2013). Special reports as appropriate. Actively support multiple community causes.
Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
Content Manager
Managed news content, including story generation, and coordination of reporter/photojournalist assignments.
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Co-Anchor 10 Pm News
Kmeg 14 Siouxland News
Anchor/Report. Honored with over a dozen regional journalism awards from Broadcast Writing and Investigative Reporting to Feature Reporting and Best Newscast.
2008 - May 2011
Evening News Anchor
Kpth Fox 44 News At Nine
Helped launch Newscast as First Anchor for Fox 44 News at Nine. Honored with multiple reporting awards and 2 awards for Best Newscast.
Aug 2006 - May 2011
Public Information Officer
Se South Dakota Flood Incident Management Team
A participant in the behind the scenes meetings and inner workings of an emergency management team. Releasing appropriate information to residents and media. Responsible for a thorough understanding of the ongoing Summer Flood of 2011 that destroyed and damaged many homes, and caused many others in the community to flee their homes. Served as contact person for media and residents. Also responsible for coordinating Community Meetings throughout the crisis. Worked cooperatively with other agencies (ie. Military, Salvation Army, etc) to release appropriate info.
2011 - 2011
Morning Anchor/Reporter
Started as weekend reporter in September 97...promoted to morning anchor in 98...worked there until December 2005. Won multiple awards for everything from reporting to writing. Anchored Regional Emmy Award winning Morning Newscast.Blessed to launch my signature series “Along the Way” which moved with me from station to station, city to city, for the rest of my career.
Sep 1998 - Dec 2005
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Steve Long education
Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/Sociology
University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Diploma, Pre-College
Benilde-St. Margaret'S School
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Steve Long works for South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety).
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Steve Long is listed as Public Information Officer at South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety).
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @kpth.com for Steve Long at South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety).
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AeroLeads has found 2 phone signal(s) with area code 715 for Steve Long at South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety).
Where is Steve Long based?
Steve Long is based in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States while working with South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department of Public Safety).
What companies has Steve Long worked for?
Steve Long has worked for South Dakota Wildland Fire (Department Of Public Safety), South Dakota Department Of Public Safety, South Dakota Department Of Social Services, Gray Television, and Kevn Tv (Fox Affiliate).
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Steve Long holds Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/Sociology from University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
What skills is Steve Long known for?
Steve Long is listed with skills including Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Storytelling, Broadcast, Television, News Writing, Media Relations, and Breaking News.
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