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Major: Communication and Political Science?
Current Title: Vice President of Development, Candle True Stories
Steven Baker is the vice president of development for Candle True Stories, a production company that specializes in documentary films and series. Currently, he has projects in production with Paramount+, A&E, and The CW. In the summer of 2022, Steven was part of the producing team that helped re-imagine the way Congressional hearings are told, working with the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. His other credits include the critically acclaimed film After Parkland, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019, and Hulu’s The Housewife and the Hustler and OnlyFans: Selling Sexy. Previously, during his long tenure at ABC News, Steven produced for 20/20, various primetime specials, and most notably, ABC News’ Nightline, becoming the show’s executive producer in 2017. Over the years, he has received multiple journalism awards including the duPont-Columbia Award, the Emmy Award, Edward R. Murrow Award, the Overseas Press Club Award, and a GLAAD Award. He serves on the board of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance.
Proudest Professional Accomplishment: “I'm most proud of my documentary work, especially a film we have coming out in 2025 on Paramount+. I'm passionate about telling stories that draw people in emotionally while tackling some of the most important issues of our time.”
WP Pride. "I was lucky to have found a handful of inspiring professors at William Paterson who challenged me academically and encouraged me to reach beyond my comfort zone. One professor in particular helped open the door for me to a valuable internship experience in New York City which served as step one in my career.”
