Steve Harris

Title
Production Manager, IBJ Media
Associate Faculty - IUPUI

Contact
E-mail: srh@iupui.edu
Telephone: (317) 278-5320
Fax: (317) 278-5321
Business URL: http://journalism.iupui.edu

Office Hours
Please email for an appointment.

Education

University Degree Year

University of Kentucky B.A. in Journalism 1990

Honors
Hoosier State Press Association, Best Sports Section, 1991

Media Experience

Year Organization Responsibility

2007-Present IBJ Media Production Manager: Analyze and manage daily workflow and production within the department to ensure that quality and scheduling requirements are met for all print and web initiatives. Work with key individuals outside the department to communicate production and scheduling needs. Coordinate Web projects with IT. Work with production director on short and long-term projects and strategizing that will ensure the department is functioning efficiently.

IBJ Media includes Indianapolis Business Journal, Indiana Lawyer, Court & Commercial Record and IBJ Custom Publishing.

2005-2007 Indianapolis Woman & St. Louis Woman Magazines Production Manager-in charge of production for all company publications

2004-2005 HPN, Inc. Marketing Services
Writer-participated in client meetings and presentations; wrote advertising copy including electronic and print media; wrote website copy; wrote reports, research papers, rationale, letters, situation analysis for plans, news releases, publicity articles, and newsletters; proofread and edited documents; and assisted art department in production activities.

Support Services Manager-assigned job numbers; prepared and distributed job pouches; updated the Job Status Report daily; met with account staff weekly to update production deadlines; tracked job production to ensure timely delivery; provided support to all account staff including secondary research, writing, job research, and program development.

2003-2004 Fort Wayne Business Journal Managing Editor/Production Manager-planned, wrote and edited editorial of monthly business magazine; copy edited all editorial; coordinated editorial between freelance writers, photographers and story subjects; created headlines, subheads, cover concepts and page layouts. Supervised production staff. In charge of production of company's six titles, liaison with printer, checked and edited proofs, and performed press checks.

1992-2003 Business People Magazine Editor/Art Director-planned, wrote and edited editorial of monthly business magazine; coordinated editorial between freelance writers, photographers and story subjects; created headlines, subheads, cover concepts and page layouts. Coordinated all production of publications between clients, publisher, account executives, freelance writers, photographers, printers and mail distribution service; supervised photo sessions; wrote copy and designed advertisements for clients; designed cover and all publication layouts.

1990-1992 The Evening Star Sports Editor/Page Designer-coordinated and covered all sports of six high schools in a two-county area, supervised sports writers; designed daily sports section.

Teaching Experience
1996-2005 Associate Journalism Faculty Member, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne--Fort Wayne, Indiana.

2006-Present Associate Journalism Faculty Member, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis--Indianapolis, Indiana.

Philosophy of teaching
I believe in challenging students to be exceptional writers and reporters. I want them to take journalism seriously and work hard at strengthening their skills. I believe the cornerstone of all good writing and reporting is knowing AP Style. All great articles start with proper style, no exceptions. I expect my students to work hard, have fun and learn a lot along the way.

Work in progress
I am currently writing three books, two non-fiction thrillers and one children's book about my white miniature schnauzer, Charlie. The hard part is finding time to turn hundreds of bullet points into real chapters. I enjoy writing and need to spend more time doing it.

Professional Affiliations

The Alliance of Area Business Publications
Society of Professional Journalists.

Professional Development
In 2009, I plan to enter the Media Management Graduate Program at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Personal Interests
My family consists of my wife, Jessica, and our two dogs, Tiger and Charlie. I enjoy playing golf, darts, cornhole, basketball and whiffle ball. One of life's simple pleasures is a sunny day sitting on the first-base side at Victory Field enjoying baseball, the company of good friends, a hot dog with mustard, ketchup and relish; a bag of barbecue potato chips and an ice-cold beverage.

University	Degree	Year
University of Kentucky	B.A. in Journalism	1990

Year	Organization	Responsibility
2007-Present	IBJ Media	Production Manager: Analyze and manage daily workflow and production within the department to ensure that quality and scheduling requirements are met for all print and web initiatives. Work with key individuals outside the department to communicate production and scheduling needs. Coordinate Web projects with IT. Work with production director on short and long-term projects and strategizing that will ensure the department is functioning efficiently. IBJ Media includes Indianapolis Business Journal, Indiana Lawyer, Court & Commercial Record and IBJ Custom Publishing.
2005-2007	Indianapolis Woman & St. Louis Woman Magazines	Production Manager-in charge of production for all company publications
2004-2005	HPN, Inc. Marketing Services	Writer-participated in client meetings and presentations; wrote advertising copy including electronic and print media; wrote website copy; wrote reports, research papers, rationale, letters, situation analysis for plans, news releases, publicity articles, and newsletters; proofread and edited documents; and assisted art department in production activities. Support Services Manager-assigned job numbers; prepared and distributed job pouches; updated the Job Status Report daily; met with account staff weekly to update production deadlines; tracked job production to ensure timely delivery; provided support to all account staff including secondary research, writing, job research, and program development.
2003-2004	Fort Wayne Business Journal	Managing Editor/Production Manager-planned, wrote and edited editorial of monthly business magazine; copy edited all editorial; coordinated editorial between freelance writers, photographers and story subjects; created headlines, subheads, cover concepts and page layouts. Supervised production staff. In charge of production of company's six titles, liaison with printer, checked and edited proofs, and performed press checks.
1992-2003	Business People Magazine	Editor/Art Director-planned, wrote and edited editorial of monthly business magazine; coordinated editorial between freelance writers, photographers and story subjects; created headlines, subheads, cover concepts and page layouts. Coordinated all production of publications between clients, publisher, account executives, freelance writers, photographers, printers and mail distribution service; supervised photo sessions; wrote copy and designed advertisements for clients; designed cover and all publication layouts.
1990-1992	The Evening Star	Sports Editor/Page Designer-coordinated and covered all sports of six high schools in a two-county area, supervised sports writers; designed daily sports section.