Steve Bruss
About Steve Bruss
Steve Bruss serves as the Executive Editor for Upstate South Carolina at Gannett's USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2020. He oversees digital-first news operations for three major publications and has played a significant role in enhancing digital journalism and audience engagement in the region.
Work at Gannett
Steve Bruss serves as the Executive Editor for Upstate South Carolina at Gannett, specifically within the USA TODAY NETWORK. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing digital-first news operations across three major publications in the region. His role involves enhancing digital journalism and audience engagement, reflecting a commitment to modernizing news delivery and improving reader interaction.
Education and Expertise
Steve Bruss earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he studied journalism from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in journalism, focusing on digital transformation and audience engagement strategies.
Background
Prior to his current role, Steve Bruss worked at The Greenville News as an Assistant Public Interest Editor from 2005 to 2014, and later as Engagement Editor from 2014 to 2016. He also served as News Director at the Anderson Independent Mail for a brief period in 2016-2017. His career spans various roles that emphasize editorial leadership and digital innovation in journalism.
Achievements
Steve Bruss has played a significant role in integrating the editorial teams of The Greenville News, the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, and the Anderson Independent Mail. He has been instrumental in leading the digital transformation of newsrooms in Upstate South Carolina, focusing on enhancing digital journalism and audience engagement across multiple platforms.