Taylor Truszkowski
Warren,MI
Summary
Journalist and creative writer with experience in content creation and editorial management. Expertise in fact-checking, writing, and editing. Work experience with AI's emerging role in writing and journalism. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English to further enhance writing and editorial skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Generative AI Associate
Innodata
Hackensack, New Jersey
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Performed data entry and verification for client projects, enhancing data accuracy.
- Gathered and analyzed relevant data sets to support research initiatives.
Editorial Intern
Hour Detroit Magazine
Troy, Michigan
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Wrote engaging feature articles and editorial pieces.
- Assisted in proofreading and editing articles for clarity and accuracy.
- Attended editorial meetings to contribute ideas for content strategy.
News Director
Impact 89FM
East Lansing, Michigan
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a team of reporters, providing guidance and support for story development.
- Oversaw scheduling and programming of news segments on the station, increasing content production by 30%.
- Engaged with the community through social media, promoting station content effectively.
Summer Camp Counselor and Assistant Teacher
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
East Lansing, Michigan
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised children grades 6-12 interested in careers in journalism, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Co-taught the Leadership in the Newsroom class to a group of advanced high school students.
- Served as the 24-hour point of contact for a group of campers.
News Editor
Imapact 89FM
East Lansing, Michigan
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Edited news articles for clarity and adherence to AP style.
- Edited and prepared audio to air during regular station programming using Audacity.
- Served as assistant to the News Director, helping to manage internal communications and social media accounts.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2024
Skills
- Content creation
- Editorial oversight
- Research analysis
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Social media strategy
- News Writing
- Creative Writing
Accomplishments
Bear River Writers Conference attendee, chosen for full scholarship to attend workshop at the Bear River Writers Conference May 2026 hosted by University of Michigan
Publications
- The Wayne Literary Review
- Hour Detroit Magazine
- Impact 89FM
- Great Lakes Echo
- Spartan Newsroom
- Rochester Media
Timeline
Generative AI Associate
Innodata
07.2024 - 02.2026
Editorial Intern
Hour Detroit Magazine
01.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Camp Counselor and Assistant Teacher
Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
07.2023 - 07.2023
News Director
Impact 89FM
05.2023 - 05.2024
News Editor
Imapact 89FM
05.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Political Science
Michigan State University