I'm a creative adapter in an ever-changing business of film and video. I enjoy turning ideas into polished productions that connect with audiences. Seasoned business veteran with leadership experience, I guide teams and clients from concept to completion.…

Steve Donovan

I'm a creative adapter in an ever-changing business of film and video. I enjoy turning ideas into polished productions that connect with audiences. Seasoned business veteran with leadership experience, I guide teams and clients from concept to completion.…

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I’m a creative adapter in an ever-changing business of film and video. I enjoy turning ideas into polished productions that connect with audiences.

Seasoned business veteran with leadership experience, I guide teams and clients from concept to completion.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/Editor at Self-Employed/Steve Donovan Film & Video
January 1, 2020 - June 2, 2024
Source clients and help guide their projects to completion. Work on a monthly retainer with a set of partner clients.
Adjunct Instructor at Madison College
January 1, 2023 - June 2, 2024
Primary professor of two classes, Advanced Video Production and Video Project Management in the Video Audio Design department.
Video Producer/Art Director at Springs Window Fashions
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Oversaw video projects, AR/VR, and photography for multiple residential brands like Graber, Bali, and Horizons.
Senior Editor/Motion Designer at Tweede Media
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Primary editor and designer for multiple video projects in a video production boutique environment.
Producer/Editor at WISC-TV 3 (CBS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Wrote, produced, and edited commercial work for local, client-based broadcast commercials.
Producer/Editor at WKOW-TV 27 (ABC)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Wrote, produced, and edited promotional work for news and programming. Provided station event planning and staging.
Creative Services Editor/Director of Creative Services at WLEX-TV 18 (NBC)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Produced and edited commercials for client-based commercial work. Provided high-end show opens for local programming. Promoted into department director role.
Editor at Cable One, Inc.
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Edited :30 & :60 spots for a cable-insertion commercial production house.
Broadcast Producer/Creative Director at Plattform Advertising
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Developed commercial work then promoted from within to oversee department creative work.
Producer/Editor at Self-Employed / Steve Donovan Film & Video
January 1, 2020 - Present
Source clients and help guide their projects to completion. Work on a monthly retainer with a set of partner/clients, managing video production from concept through final delivery.
Adjunct Instructor at Madison College
January 1, 2023 - Present
Primary professor of two classes, Advanced Video Production and Video Project Management in the Video Audio Design department.
Video Producer / Art Director at Springs Window Fashions
January 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Oversaw video projects, AR/VR, and photography for multiple residential brands like Graber, Bali, and Horizons.
Senior Editor / Motion Designer at Tweedee Media
January 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Primary editor and designer for multiple video projects in a video production boutique environment.
Producer / Editor at WISC-TV 3 (CBS)
January 1, 2008 - August 4, 2025
Wrote, produced, and edited commercial work for local, client-based broadcast commercials.
Producer / Editor at WKOW-TV 27 (ABC)
January 1, 2005 - August 4, 2025
Wrote, produced, and edited promotional work for news and programming. Provided station event planning and staging.
Creative Services Editor / Director of Creative Services at WLEX-TV 18 (NBC)
January 1, 1999 - August 4, 2025
Produced and edited commercials for client-based commercial work. Provided high-end show opens for local programming. Promoted into department director role.
Editor at Cable One, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - August 4, 2025
Edited :30 & :60 spots for a cable-insertion commercial production house.
Broadcast Producer / Creative Director at Plattform Advertising
January 1, 2000 - August 4, 2025
Developed commercial work then promoted from within to oversee department creative work.
Producer/Editor at Steve Donovan Film & Video
January 1, 2020 - Present
Source clients and guide projects to completion; manages productions on a monthly retainer for a portfolio of partner clients; oversees end-to-end video and post-production workflows.
Adjunct Instructor at Madison Area Technical College
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Taught at least two classes per semester for the Video Audio Design program, including Introduction to Video Production, Advanced Video Production, and Project Management in Video and Audio.
Adjunct Instructor at Blackhawk Technical College
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Taught two classes for a semester for the Photography/Video program, including Introduction to Video Production and Introduction to Photography.
Senior Editor/Motion Designer at Tweedee Media
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Primary editor and designer for multiple video projects in a boutique production environment.
Producer/Editor at WISC - TV 3 (CBS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Wrote, produced, and edited broadcast commercials for local client-based advertising.
Producer/Editor at WKOW - TV 27 (ABC)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Wrote, produced, and edited promotional content for news and programming; contributed to station event planning and staging.
Creative Services Editor/Director of Creative Services at WLEX - TV 18 (NBC)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Produced and edited client-based commercials; created high-end show opens for local programming; promoted into department director role.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Bloomburg University
August 7, 1989 - August 20, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other