Las Cruces, New Mexico | 806-317-9108 | [email protected] | StevenEZimmerman.com | https://muckrack.com/stevenzimmerman
Professional Summary
Award-winning multimedia journalist and digital producer with 20+ years creating compelling stories across print, radio, video, and interactive digital platforms. Expert in shooting and editing broadcast-quality video using Adobe Premiere Pro, hosting engaging radio programs, and designing + developing high-impact websites and mobile apps (iOS, Android, and responsive web) for the past 10+ years. Proven ability to concept, produce, and deliver audience-growing content from start to finish. Seeking a senior multimedia content creator, digital producer, content strategist, or creative director role.
Work Experience
Website & Media Designer
Lyrical Appetures – El Paso, Texas
- Partner with clients to redesign and optimize websites and social media presence, markedly improving user experience, visibility, and brand awareness
- Produced high-impact written and visual content series that boosted audience engagement and client/ viewer interaction
- Delivered comprehensive multimedia services including photography, videography, graphic design, and custom creative projects as required Website & Media Designer
Web design, social media management, community outreach
Basilica of San Albino – Mesilla, New Mexico
July 2025 – February 2026
- Redesigned and currently maintain the Basilica’s website and all social media channels, significantly improving user experience and online visibility for this historic landmark.
- Create engaging written and visual content series (including detailed histories of the Basilica and lives of the saints) that drive higher audience engagement and parish participation.
- Develop and execute social outreach initiatives, including direct work with homeless individuals to secure employment and housing opportunities.
- Handle photography, video production, graphic design, and additional multimedia projects on demand.
Voluntarily left my position at the Basilica
Local Reporter – West Texas & Southern New Mexico
Newsbreak.com (Remote)
May 2021 – March 2025
- Covered politics, law enforcement, border issues, and international stories affecting West Texas and Southern New Mexico, consistently breaking news ahead of larger outlets.
- Wrote in-depth articles and produced/shot + edited companion videos that increased reader dwell time and platform video views.
- Produced and hosted three original radio news briefs per week for Newsbreak Radio, reaching thousands of listeners with concise, high-impact local coverage.
Employment contract not renewed with purchase of company by GCTV
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
San Eli News – San Elizario, Texas
December 1999 – May 2021
- Founded, owned, and operated an award-winning weekly community newspaper serving San Elizario and surrounding areas for over 21 years.
- Managed a team of seven reporters, photojournalists, and contributors; oversaw all story assignments, editing, layout, printing, and digital publishing.
- Built and maintained the publication’s website, wrote and formatted weekly content, and grew readership through strong local investigative and feature reporting.
- Served simultaneously as reporter, photojournalist, editor, and publisher — personally handling writing, photography, layout, and distribution.
San Eli News went out of business during COVID
Additional employment and military service upon request
Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro | Video Production & Editing | Photography & Photojournalism | Content Creation & Storytelling | Website Design & Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) | Mobile App Development (iOS & Android) | WordPress | SEO & Google Analytics | Social Media Strategy & Growth | Graphic Design | Radio Hosting & Production | Community Outreach | Project Management | Team Leadership | Copywriting | Editing
Education
Education upon request
Memberships
National Press Photographers Association
Society of Professional Journalists
Grants Received
PEN Journalists Grant
AMC Photojournalist Grant
Bridge Center Grant