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Ashleigh Taylor

Ashleigh Taylor

Jupiter,FL

Summary

Enthusiastic Journalist looking for a team where I can use the 10+ years experience I have and apply it to managing large-scale events. I am eager to leverage my experiences and skills to achieve the goals of my next position.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

News Producer

WPEC-TV
04.2023 - Current
  • Lead Producer for hour-long 5p.m weekday newscast.
  • Lead Producer in launching brand new hour-long 9a.m weekday newscast.
  • Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas while considering time constraints, available resources, and overall impact on targeted viewers.
  • Provided support during live events such as elections or severe weather coverage through coordination with various departments involved in show.

Public Affairs Officer

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with media outlets for increased visibility of Sheriff's initiatives and accomplishments.
  • Provided timely responses to media inquiries, ensuring accurate representation of Sheriff's positions on critical issues
  • Enhanced community relations by organizing and executing public events and outreach programs.
  • Wrote compelling press releases that effectively conveyed key messages to community.

News Producer

WPXI-TV
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Produced 2.5-hour morning weekday newscast
  • Followed local events closely to immediately break critical stories.
  • Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and other team members to come up with informative news stories.

News Producer

WOLF-TV
12.2016 - 12.2018
  • Produce hour-long 10p.m. newscast.
  • Successfully lead news crews in two different states including Toledo, OH and Scranton, PA while executing local newscasts from South Bend, IN.
  • Addressed any last-minute changes or breaking news situations calmly and efficiently while reporters and crews were stationed in different states.

Associate Producer/Digital Content Editor

WTHR-TV
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Assist producers in production of morning, afternoon, and evening news shows by writing, while simultaneously keeping website up to date with latest news stories.
  • Supervise assignment desk by listening to scanners, answering calls, and relaying information to reporters and producers.

Associate Producer

WKBW-TV
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Assist in production of morning, afternoon, and evening newscasts by writing a variety of stories.
  • Supervise assignment desk by calling police and fire departments for news of the day, all while relaying information to reporters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013

Skills

  • Thrive under pressure while effectively leading a team and executing projects
  • Ability to transport and operate camera equipment while turning content in a timely manner whether it be videos, stories or news releases
  • Proficient in programs like Avid, ENPS, Final Cut Pro, iNews and Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

News Producer

WPEC-TV
04.2023 - Current

Public Affairs Officer

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
04.2022 - 06.2022

News Producer

WPXI-TV
12.2018 - 09.2019

News Producer

WOLF-TV
12.2016 - 12.2018

Associate Producer/Digital Content Editor

WTHR-TV
02.2016 - 09.2016

Associate Producer

WKBW-TV
08.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Butler University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Butler University
Ashleigh Taylor