Mark Taylor
Olathe,KS
Summary
Driven news editor offering more than 20 years of experience as reporter, team leader and leading editor focused on producing newspaper publications. Successful at making lasting impact in local, county and state news coverage. Flexible in working with various types of individuals and guiding staff to consistently improve writing by participating in Kansas Press Association conferences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
News Editor/Reporter
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc
Gardner, KS
10.1994 - 07.2012
- Ensured all published materials meet company standards in terms of quality control.
- Supervised junior staff members including assigning news stories, providing feedback and training opportunities.
- Performed layout duties for the printed editions of the newspapers and updated the company's website on a regular basis.
- Edited all copy for spelling, grammar and compliance with the Associated Press Stylebook.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSAssociate of Arts - Journalism
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Breaking News Coverage
- Editing skills
- Fact-checking expertise
- Investigative reporting
- Community Relations
- Developing community relationships
- Social media proficiency
- Story pitching
Accomplishments
- Won several awards from the Kansas Press Association for Feature Stories and News Writing.
- Helped plan and execute a statewide audit of public records that earned an award from the Kansas City Press Association.
- Was instrumental in expanding Tri-County Newspapers' stable of three weekly newspapers into twice-weekly editions.
- Received the Key To The City from Gardner Mayor Carol Lehman for helping to plan the city's 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial Celebration.
Affiliations
- Served several elected terms on the Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Was appointed Legislative Chairman for the board.
- Was elected to several terms on the Gardner Museum Board of Directors.
- Served several elected terms on the Edgerton Historical Society Board of Directors.
- Was appointed to the Gardner-Edgerton School District's Curriculum Committee.
- Volunteered as a mentor for at-risk youth in the YouthFriends organization.
Timeline
News Editor/Reporter
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc
10.1994 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Kansas
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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