Steve Rondinaro

Steve Rondinaro is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, & Culture at Coastal Carolina University. With a career spanning decades in journalism, broadcasting, and media management, he has held roles as an anchor, reporter, and station owner. His professional accolades include Emmy, Telly, and Associated Press awards. He began his career in radio at age 15 in Watkins Glen, NY, and later expanded into television news in Miami and Orlando. Steve also owned and operated TV and radio stations in Boone, NC, where he built news departments from scratch.

• Education:
• M.S., Communication, Mass Media Arts & Sciences (Public Relations certificate), Clarion University (2020)
• B.A., Speech Communication (teacher certification), State University of New York College at Geneseo (1976)

Rondinaro’s expertise includes journalism, media operations, and broadcasting. His passion for marching music led him to anchor Drum Corps International championship broadcasts on PBS since 1977. Despite no listed publications, his professional achievements reflect a career deeply rooted in media creation and management.

• Awards: Emmy Awards, Telly Awards, Associated Press Awards

His teaching focuses on journalism and media practices, informed by over 40 years in the field. No grants or lab affiliations are detailed in available records.