Skye Taylor
571 Hanover Drive Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Professional Summary
Multimedia journalism student with on-air experience as a sideline reporter for ESPN+ through GATA Productions. Experienced in live sports broadcasting, interviewing athletes and coaches, and producing broadcasts. Recognized as the Top Broadcasting Student in Georgia Southern’s Department of Communication Arts and promoted to Student Leader at GATA Productions. Skilled in storytelling, research, and working in fast-paced production environments. Passionate about sports media and creating engaging, accurate coverage.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sideline Reporter, Producer & Student Leader
GATA Productions / ESPN+
Statesboro, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Serve as on-air talent covering Division I football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball.
- Promoted to Student Leader, mentoring new reporters and assisting with production management.
- Host of The GATA Zone, a sports show covering teams, athletes, and coaches within Georgia Southern athletics.
- Conduct pregame and postgame interviews and deliver live in-game reports.
- Research stats, player backgrounds, and storylines to prepare for broadcasts.
- Produce live broadcasts by managing rundowns, coordinating with graphics, replay, camera crew, and directors to ensure all production elements are executed smoothly.
Multimedia Reporter & Social Media Video Correspondent
Sincerely Southern Magazine
08.2024 - Current
- Report, write, and produce multimedia stories focusing on campus life, community features, and student experiences.
- Record weekly on-camera news updates covering various beats, including sports, university life, local government, entertainment, and campus events.
- Create and edit video packages optimized for social media engagement across Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
- Combine audio, video, and photography to produce high-quality digital storytelling.
- Adhere to AP Style and journalistic standards while delivering creative, visually engaging content.
News Anchor / Reporter / Producer
Eagle News
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Anchored and reported live news segments for the weekly student-news broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday.
- Developed story ideas, researched topics, scripted content, conducted interviews, and edited segments for broadcast.
- Oversaw production workflow from pre-production planning through on-air delivery, collaborating with student crew and technical staff.
- Covered a variety of topics including campus news, student government, sports, and entertainment, building versatility as a journalist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2026
Skills
- On-Air Broadcasting Sideline Reporting Interviewing
- Research & Game Prep AP Style Adobe Premiere Pro
- Multimedia Storytelling Social Media Content Audio Production
- Strong Verbal Communication Time Management Team Collaboration Calm Under Pressure
- Live reporting
- Excellent communication
AWARDS & HONORS
Top Broadcasting Student, Department of Communication Arts – Georgia Southern University (2025), Student Leader, GATA Productions (2025), Most Improved Award, GATA Productions – Recognized for growth and performance improvement from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awra8AG5Gfk&t=5s
Timeline
News Anchor / Reporter / Producer
Eagle News
01.2025 - 05.2025
Multimedia Reporter & Social Media Video Correspondent
Sincerely Southern Magazine
08.2024 - Current
Sideline Reporter, Producer & Student Leader
GATA Productions / ESPN+
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Journalism
Georgia Southern University