Mark Taylor
Olathe,United States
Summary
Experienced journalist with a passion for current events and the written word. Proven track record as a reporter, team leader, and editor, skilled in producing high-quality publications. Seeking remote work opportunities. Flexible professional with a talent for working with diverse individuals and guiding staff to improve their writing skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
07.2012 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
News Editor
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc.
06.1997 - 07.2012
- Assigned news stories to staff reporters, edited content, and performed layout duties for the print and online editions of the newspapers. Also wrote news stories and editorials.
Reporter
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc.
10.1994 - 06.1997
- Covered City Council, School Board, County Commission, State Legislature and wrote feature stories.
- Promoted to News Editor after three years as Reporter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communications
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KanAssociate in Arts - undefined
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KanSkills
- News reporting
- Writing and editing
- Copy writing
- Print layout and design
- Website updating
- Breaking news coverage
- Social media proficiency
- Creative writing
- Grammar usage
- Strong research skills
Awards
Won several awards from the Kansas Press Association for writing and reporting., Received an award from the Kansas City Press Club for helping to execute a statewide audit of government records to gauge public agencies' compliance with the Kansas Open Records Act., Received the Key to the City from the Mayor of Gardner, Kansas for work in organizing the city's Sesquicentennial Celebration.
Community Involvement
Served two elected terms on the Board of Directors for the Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce and was appointed Legislative Chairman, three elected terms on the Board of Directors for the Gardner Historical Museum, four elected terms on the Board of Directors for the Edgerton Historical Society and also was appointed to serve on the Gardner-Edgerton School District's Curriculum Committee.
PORTFOLIO, PROFILE
- Clippings.me/users/journalistmarktaylor
- Linkedin.com/in/journalist-mark-taylor
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
07.2012 - Current
News Editor
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc.
06.1997 - 07.2012
Reporter
Tri-County Newspapers, Inc.
10.1994 - 06.1997
Associate in Arts - undefined
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism and Mass Communications
University of Kansas
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