Angeline J. Taylor
Pinellas Park
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor and Neighborhood News Bureau Director
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg
08.2024 - Current
- Taught undergraduate and graduate classes at the Neighborhood News Bureau, a hands-on newsroom environment where approximately 30 students practiced multimedia journalism by conducting interviews, writing, and publishing their stories.
- Assembled and managed a group of individuals to update and rebrand the NNB logo and website after a 24-year hiatus.
- Led project management efforts in establishing partnerships with key organizations, including The Poynter Institute and John Hopkins Middle School's Journeys in Journalism program, resulting in enhanced community engagement and educational opportunities.
Faculty Associate
Arizona State University
Phoenix
08.2020 - Current
- Taught six journalism and mass hundreds of students in practical and theoretical aspects of the field
Graduate Assistant
Arizona State University
Phoenix
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched and wrote 10 impactful stories for the Donald Reynolds Center for Business Journalism, educating business and investigative journalists on industry trends and best practices.
Freelance Account Consultant
M Booth
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed projects and crafted written content for M Booth's top clients, including Pfizer and Google, overseeing timelines and deliverables for campaigns that resulted in enhanced client engagement.
- Wrote and ensured the accuracy of internal / external communications content for Google, Pfizer and AmeriGas.
Adjunct Professor and Visiting Instructor
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Instructed eight courses in journalism and mass communication, enhancing student engagement through interactive learning strategies.
Public Information Officer
City of Tallahassee, Fla., Growth Management Department
Tallahassee
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented targeted strategic plans and media relations initiatives for a 90-employee city department, resulting in an increase in community attendance at public events and enhanced media coverage.
- Composed press releases monthly and conducted outreach to media outlets, securing coverage in local news.
- Acted as the department spokesperson, advising the director on media strategies that increased press coverage and enhanced community engagement.
Executive Editor
The Capital Outlook
Tallahassee
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Utilized line editing and story trimming skills to ensure accurate news content.
- Trained and managed a team of 10-15 staff writers and section editors.
- Monitored and contributed to Twitter and Facebook postings along with the newspaper’s website.
Public Information Specialist
Leon County Government
Tallahassee
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Served as lead public information specialist for the county’s Community & Media Relations Office.
- Researched and wrote weekly news releases/advisories, speeches and communications plans.
- Demonstrated excellent project management skills by organizing multiple county-wide events in a timely manner.
Education Reporter
The Bradenton Herald
Bradenton
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Authored kindergarten-12th grade education stories in Associated Press Style, published across multiple platforms, including print magazines and educational blogs.
- Covered the bus drivers' strike and rising healthcare premiums for teachers, and conducted an exclusive interview with the teacher who accompanied President George W. Bush during the 9/11 attacks.
Higher Education Reporter
The Tallahassee Democrat
Tallahassee
06.2007 - 11.2010
- Authored scores of higher education stories in Associated Press Style for various multimedia platforms, reaching local and state audiences
- Consistently met tight deadlines while serving as the backup reporter across multiple beats including crime, K-12 education, business, and sports, ensuring all critical news coverage was reported by deadline.
Promotions Manager
The Gainesville Sun
Tallahassee
06.1998 - 11.2002
- Enhanced customer retention efforts by building relationships with various newspaper audiences.
- Developed the in-school newspaper program that offered various in-paper stories for the student readership program.
- Increased circulation from 15%-30% during football seasons by establishing and meeting goals.
Education
Ph.D. - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Ariz.07-2026
M.S. - Integrated Marketing Communications
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Mich.01.2015
B.S. - Public Relations
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Fl.01.1993
Skills
- Multimedia storytelling
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Content creation
- Strategic planning
- Media relations
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
- Sridharan, Nisha and Taylor, Angeline, 10/23, Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word: Reinforcing Institutional Identities through Newspaper Apologies for Racist Past, Journalism Studies
- Fairchild, Nikki; Taylor, Carol A.; Carey, Neil; Koro, Mirka; Benozzo, Angelo; Hannes, Karin; Albin-Clark, Jo; Maynard, Emma; Zarabadi, Shiva; Caterina-Knorr, Tanner and Taylor, Angeline J., 04/23, Tags, tagging, tagged, # - undisciplining organ-ization of [academic] bodies, Culture and Organization, 23
- Davie, Bill; Wilkinson, Jeff and Taylor, Angeline, 12/20, Journalism Education in Black and White: A 50-year Journey Toward Diversity, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator
Presentations And Conference Participation
- AEJMC 105th Annual Conference, 08/22, Second Place Research Winner of MAC Division Submission, Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word – Reinforcing Institutional Identities through Newspaper Apologies for Racist Past
- AEJMC 105th Annual Conference, 08/22, Panelist, Doing More With Less
- AEJMC 104th Annual Conference, 08/21, Panelist, Problems or possibilities? Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching Skills Courses Online in a Pandemic
- Inaugural Walter Cronkite Research Symposium at Arizona State University, 02/20/21, Presenter, What is the mission of today’s Black press and how does it compare to the Press’s original mission?
Accomplishments And Awards
- 02/25, Selected as a University of Vermont’s Center for Community News Champion, $1,000 grant, Used to update USF’s St. Petersburg’s Neighborhood News Bureau
- 08/22, Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Fellow for AEJMC’s 105th Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan
- 08/20, Selected as a Presidential Diversity & Inclusion Fellow for AEJMC’s 103rd Annual Conference
- 07/19, Certified as a College Media Adviser, The College Media Association
- 08/18, Dow Jones News Fund Digital Workshop, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky.
- 08/14, Florida Public Relations Association, State Award of Distinction, Golden Image Award, For a Public Relations Program/Special Event – Footsteps to Freedom
- 06/14, Florida Public Relations Association, Capital Chapter, Image Award, For a Public Relations Program/Special Event – Footsteps to Freedom
- 06/10, Fellowship to the Maynard Institute’s Multimedia program, University of Nevada
Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
- Taylor, Angeline J., 06/22, Automotive Telematics, Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, 18th edition, A. Grant and J. Meadows, Technology Futures, Inc.
- Wilkinson, Jeff and Taylor, Angeline, 06/20, Automotive Telematics, In Communication Technology Update; Fundamentals, A. Grant and J. Meadows, Burlington MA: Focal Press/Elsevier
References
- Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr., Dean and Professor of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 602-496-5012, Battinto.Batts@asu.edu
- Dr. Ann W. Kimbrough, Chief of Staff/Senior Strategist at Fulton County (GA) Sheriff’s Office, Former dean of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism, Media & Graphic Communication, 470-896-7131, awkimbrough@gmail.com
- Eric Winkfield, Vice President, Group Manager of M Booth and MBooth Health, 305-458-4078, EricW@mbooth.com
Timeline
Instructor and Neighborhood News Bureau Director
University of South Florida
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Arizona State University
05.2022 - 07.2022
Freelance Account Consultant
M Booth
04.2021 - 09.2021
Faculty Associate
Arizona State University
08.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor and Visiting Instructor
Florida A&M University
01.2016 - 08.2020
Public Information Officer
City of Tallahassee, Fla., Growth Management Department
06.2013 - 07.2017
Executive Editor
The Capital Outlook
04.2013 - 04.2015
Public Information Specialist
Leon County Government
12.2011 - 06.2013
Education Reporter
The Bradenton Herald
12.2010 - 12.2011
Higher Education Reporter
The Tallahassee Democrat
06.2007 - 11.2010
Promotions Manager
The Gainesville Sun
06.1998 - 11.2002
Ph.D. - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University
M.S. - Integrated Marketing Communications
Eastern Michigan University
B.S. - Public Relations
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University