Savannah Steel | TV Producer & Reptile Enthusiast

Portfolio

Photo of Broadcast Industry Professional Savannah Steel, taken at Action 2 News (WBAY-TV) during election night in 2024.

Industry Experience

I began my career in the Broadcasting Industry at the age of 17, working at WFRV-TV Local 5 News immediately following my early graduation. I was with the company for a total of four years, starting as a Production Team Member before working my way up and receiving a promotion to News Producer.

In July of 2024, I accepted a position as News Producer at one of the top ranking local news stations in our market area: WBAY-TV Action 2 News in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

News Writing Portfolio

Complete Coverage of the shooting of Alex Pretti, a Green Bay native
Breaking coverage of a deadly school shooting in Madison, WI
Wall-to-Wall coverage of a severe weather outbreak in Central & Northeast Wisconsin
Complete coverage of one of the top election races in the nation
News stories I produced at WBAY-TV
Bill Jartz’s final sign off during my 6pm broadcast
News stories I produced at WFRV-TV
2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala

Wildlife

Experience

In Fall of 2023, I obtained a position as a Zookeeper at the world famous Doc’s Zoo in Bonduel, WI. There, I cared for a range of species — from emu to kangaroos, alligators, pythons, camel, macaws and porcupines.

Growing up watching The Crocodile Hunter and Gator Boys, I’ve dreamed of working with alligators and venomous snakes since I was eight years old. Now, in my early twenties, I’m proud to be one of the few who can say they’ve turned that childhood dream into reality.

Certifications

I attended a venomous snake handling course in Kalamazoo, MI in 2023, a one-of-a-kind training program through The Rattlesnake Conservancy.

After 16 hours of learning and hands-on experience, I was able to obtain my Level 1 Certificate in Venomous Snake Handling.

In February of 2025, I traveled across the country to Jacksonville, FL and Melrose, FL, receiving my Level 2C Certificate in Venomous Snake Handling in a Captive Setting.

Reptile enthusiast and venomous snake handler Savannah Steel handling a Black Mamba alongside Cody Bartolini at the Reptile Preservation Institute in Melrose, Florida.
Handling a Black Mamba alongside Cody Bartolini at the Reptile Preservation Institute
Reptile enthusiast and venomous snake handler Savannah Steel handling a Timber/Canebrake Rattlesnake during training with The Rattlesnake Conservancy in Jacksonville, Florida.
Handling a Timber / Canebrake Rattlesnake in Jacksonville, FL
Footage of my Level 2C (Captive) training in Melrose, FL

Field Surveys

For two years in a row, I have volunteered for Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Population Field Surveys, spear-headed by The Rattlesnake Conservancy and Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.

Preparing to PIT tag a wild-caught Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake found during a 2025 Population Field Survey
Footage of our 2025 Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Field Survey

Music

Currently seeking a producer for my first album! In the meantime, you can view some of my recent performances here:

Marketing

In May of 2023, I began working as an Executive Assistant at Local Result Marketing in Suamico, WI. Working with businesses all across the United States, I received a crash course in sales and digital marketing.

Skills Acquired:

Marketing and Sales

From booking meetings to attending in-person meetings with clients, this position has allowed me to step out of my shell and learn to take rejection with ease.

Digital Asset Management

Throughout my time in Marketing, I’ve successfully helped more than 50 local businesses with their digital assets. By working with a multitude of clients, I quickly learned the most efficient ways to organize and utilize those assets.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

It’s not what you say, but how you say it that counts. Before this position, I had no idea what SEO meant or how important it was to success, both in my personal and professional life. Now, I’m able to rank higher in search results, garnering more views and opportunities along the way. Like my online presence, I’m also able to apply many of these same skills to other areas of my life and work.

Student Projects

Feature interview conducted with Local Television Anchor Erin Davisson.
PSA covering some of the common challenges faced by foster children in America
Short film recorded as part of my Digital Media Technology degree curriculum.
Upbeat spinoff of a local television station, recorded at WFRV-TV in Green Bay