Steve Kiggins
Editor at Times-News of Twin Falls, Idaho- Claim this Profile
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Abigail (Kathleen) Snow
While Steve was Executive Editor for the Spectrum Media, I consulted and approved various news reporting assignments that he wanted me to cover. I sent him my articles and photos to edit and publish. He was extremely helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable on what content would be most effective for the community. He was the most accurate, punctual, and detail oriented editor I have ever worked with.He has impeccable positive communication skills when working with all types of people. He has great enthusiasm for his career and is a positive motivator for everyone he is around.
Rachel Carnahan
As a Bureau Chief Steve excelled in management skills. He worked consistently with a full team of reporters assisting them to "budget" their stories for the week ahead. He also assisted reporters to find the news values and human impact (how stories relate to readers) behind each story in a vast array of subject areas including beats such as agate or "cops", business, community, outdoors, health, education and more. Steve's ability to advise his reporting team was highly sought among his staff--known as the level headed, grounded bureau chief with an innate sense for reporting news in a fair and balanced manner. Steve also worked well with local and state civic leaders including state representatives, the governor, city and town mayors as well as CEO's of major corporations within the local communities. Steve's ability to find common ground with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds was superb.
Abigail (Kathleen) Snow
While Steve was Executive Editor for the Spectrum Media, I consulted and approved various news reporting assignments that he wanted me to cover. I sent him my articles and photos to edit and publish. He was extremely helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable on what content would be most effective for the community. He was the most accurate, punctual, and detail oriented editor I have ever worked with.He has impeccable positive communication skills when working with all types of people. He has great enthusiasm for his career and is a positive motivator for everyone he is around.
Rachel Carnahan
As a Bureau Chief Steve excelled in management skills. He worked consistently with a full team of reporters assisting them to "budget" their stories for the week ahead. He also assisted reporters to find the news values and human impact (how stories relate to readers) behind each story in a vast array of subject areas including beats such as agate or "cops", business, community, outdoors, health, education and more. Steve's ability to advise his reporting team was highly sought among his staff--known as the level headed, grounded bureau chief with an innate sense for reporting news in a fair and balanced manner. Steve also worked well with local and state civic leaders including state representatives, the governor, city and town mayors as well as CEO's of major corporations within the local communities. Steve's ability to find common ground with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds was superb.
Abigail (Kathleen) Snow
While Steve was Executive Editor for the Spectrum Media, I consulted and approved various news reporting assignments that he wanted me to cover. I sent him my articles and photos to edit and publish. He was extremely helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable on what content would be most effective for the community. He was the most accurate, punctual, and detail oriented editor I have ever worked with.He has impeccable positive communication skills when working with all types of people. He has great enthusiasm for his career and is a positive motivator for everyone he is around.
Rachel Carnahan
As a Bureau Chief Steve excelled in management skills. He worked consistently with a full team of reporters assisting them to "budget" their stories for the week ahead. He also assisted reporters to find the news values and human impact (how stories relate to readers) behind each story in a vast array of subject areas including beats such as agate or "cops", business, community, outdoors, health, education and more. Steve's ability to advise his reporting team was highly sought among his staff--known as the level headed, grounded bureau chief with an innate sense for reporting news in a fair and balanced manner. Steve also worked well with local and state civic leaders including state representatives, the governor, city and town mayors as well as CEO's of major corporations within the local communities. Steve's ability to find common ground with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds was superb.
Abigail (Kathleen) Snow
While Steve was Executive Editor for the Spectrum Media, I consulted and approved various news reporting assignments that he wanted me to cover. I sent him my articles and photos to edit and publish. He was extremely helpful, professional, and very knowledgeable on what content would be most effective for the community. He was the most accurate, punctual, and detail oriented editor I have ever worked with.He has impeccable positive communication skills when working with all types of people. He has great enthusiasm for his career and is a positive motivator for everyone he is around.
Rachel Carnahan
As a Bureau Chief Steve excelled in management skills. He worked consistently with a full team of reporters assisting them to "budget" their stories for the week ahead. He also assisted reporters to find the news values and human impact (how stories relate to readers) behind each story in a vast array of subject areas including beats such as agate or "cops", business, community, outdoors, health, education and more. Steve's ability to advise his reporting team was highly sought among his staff--known as the level headed, grounded bureau chief with an innate sense for reporting news in a fair and balanced manner. Steve also worked well with local and state civic leaders including state representatives, the governor, city and town mayors as well as CEO's of major corporations within the local communities. Steve's ability to find common ground with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds was superb.
Experience
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Times-News of Twin Falls, Idaho
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Nov 2022 - Present
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USA TODAY
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Managing Editor of Breaking News
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2022
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The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Journal Editor
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Plans, writes and edits the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal, a 32-page monthly product of The Signal newspaper. Covers daily business beat and serves on editorial board for The Signal. Builds and nurtures relationships with local businesses and community partners; website and social media management; content strategy; reporting; and copy editing. Plans, writes and edits the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal, a 32-page monthly product of The Signal newspaper. Covers daily business beat and serves on editorial board for The Signal. Builds and nurtures relationships with local businesses and community partners; website and social media management; content strategy; reporting; and copy editing.
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Executive Editor
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
Leadership of award-winning reporting and photography teams in St. George and Cedar City, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada, plus multiple freelancers; management of monthly and annual budgets; create, build and nurture relationships with local businesses, community partners and readers; daily, weekly and monthly content planning and strategy; copy editing; editorial and column writing; reporting; website management; public relations; and social media interaction. Leadership of award-winning reporting and photography teams in St. George and Cedar City, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada, plus multiple freelancers; management of monthly and annual budgets; create, build and nurture relationships with local businesses, community partners and readers; daily, weekly and monthly content planning and strategy; copy editing; editorial and column writing; reporting; website management; public relations; and social media interaction.
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Venterra Realty
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United States
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Leasing Consultant
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
Work with prospective and current residents at 240-unit luxury apartment community; sales and marketing; inbound and outbound telephone work; and produce monthly community newsletter. Work with prospective and current residents at 240-unit luxury apartment community; sales and marketing; inbound and outbound telephone work; and produce monthly community newsletter.
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University of Wyoming
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Editor, UWyo Magazine
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Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
Planning and coordination of print and online content for the University of Wyoming’s flagship publication; writing and storytelling for magazine and university website; editing; and contributions to university marketing efforts.
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Communications Specialist
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Aug 2007 - Oct 2011
Built relationships with local, regional and national newspaper, television and radio reporters; public relations; coordination of media events and news conferences; website management; and writing and editing projects.
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Sports Radio Host
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2013
Hosted Wyoming’s longest-running nightly sports call-in show; arranged for guests; conducted interviews; and promoted local teams and athletes. Hosted Wyoming’s longest-running nightly sports call-in show; arranged for guests; conducted interviews; and promoted local teams and athletes.
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Cedar City Bureau Chief
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
Management of a six-person staff and three freelancers; planning and coordination of daily print and online content; beat coverage of Southern Utah University, the Cedar City Council and the Utah Shakespearean Festival; editorial writing; copy editing; public relations; website management; and digital photography. Management of a six-person staff and three freelancers; planning and coordination of daily print and online content; beat coverage of Southern Utah University, the Cedar City Council and the Utah Shakespearean Festival; editorial writing; copy editing; public relations; website management; and digital photography.
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Casper Star-Tribune
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sports Reporter
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Nov 2001 - Jul 2005
Beat coverage of University of Wyoming football program, plus other writing duties, as assigned.
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Senior Sports Reporter
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2001 - 2005
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Sports Editor
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Aug 1998 - Nov 1999
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Education
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Mt. Hood Community College
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