Steve Appleford

Steve Appleford has a diverse work experience in the field of writing, editing, and photography. Steve started their career as a freelance writer and video producer for various publications such as Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, GQ, Spin, LA Weekly, and Entertainment Weekly. In 1995, Steve began working as a freelance video producer and correspondent for Rolling Stone, where they covered breaking news and interviewed major artists. Steve also served as a contributing writer and video producer for Revolver Magazine, where they interviewed artists and produced online documentaries.

From 2011 to 2016, Steve held the position of Times Community News Features Editor at the Los Angeles Times, where they were responsible for editing and writing for the arts and lifestyle section. Steve also contributed to the LA Times Calendar section as a regular contributor. Additionally, Steve worked as a contributing photographer for Corbis from 2008 to 2016.

Steve Appleford has also been involved in the academic field, serving as a senior lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design from 2011 to 2012.

In terms of editorial roles, Steve served as the founding editor-in-chief of Los Angeles CityBeat, an alternative news and arts weekly newspaper. Steve managed the publication, hired and managed editorial staff, and wrote and photographed for the publication. Steve also held editing positions at Raygun Publishing, where they worked as the Features & Arts Editor for Bikini magazine and later became the Editor-in-Chief of Raygun magazine.

Lastly, Steve Appleford worked as the Editor-in-Chief of Option Magazine, a national music and culture magazine, for a year in 1997. Steve also worked as the News & Photo Editor at Los Angeles Reader from 1994 to 1996, where they were responsible for editing, writing, and photography.

Steve Appleford earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from California State University, Northridge. Steve also attended the Eddie Adams Workshop, where they studied photography. Additionally, Steve has pursued a field of study in cinematography and film/video production at Los Angeles City College. However, no specific start or end years were provided for their education history.