Taylor Wilmore
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Dynamic journalist with a focused stint at Startland News, adept at creating impactful articles and building key relationships within Kansas City's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Excels in feature writing and in-depth reporting, leveraging skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, photography, and exceptional communication. Proven track record of bringing to light compelling community stories and trends.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter
Startland News
08.2023 - Current
- Write articles focused on Kansas City's entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting business owners, innovators, and community leaders.
- Conduct interviews with entrepreneurs, self-starters, and local leaders to share their stories and insights.
- Cover local events, including press conferences, business launches, and community initiatives, providing detailed reports on developments in the Kansas City area.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to pitch and develop engaging story ideas centered around the city's thriving startup scene.
- Take pictures of sources and events to process them for inclusion in stories.
Freelance Journalist
Shawnee Mission Post
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered information on events, developments, and issues relevant to the Shawnee Mission area.
- Brainstormed and proposed compelling story concepts to the editorial team for approval.
- Reached out to local sources, community members, officials, and experts for in-person or phone interviews.
- Covered local events, meetings, and happenings to report on the latest developments in the community.
Strategic Communications Intern
Lents Mazur & Associates
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Communicated and built relationships with current and prospective clients, and aided with press release writing tasks.
- Designed event/program flyers, graphics, and other marketing materials, and completed media outreach activities.
- Identified efficient means of communication with team members and key partners, with the aim to raise awareness.
- Collaborated with PR agencies to ensure accurate brand representation and develop engaging marketing campaigns.
Editor
Vox Magazine
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Pitched ideas for articles and features weekly.
- Rewrote, proofread, and subbed copies of the magazine to ensure readiness for publication.
- Extensively researched eat and drink trends on the internet to pitch in the Eat and Drink section of the magazine.
- Edited interesting stories in the voice and tone of the website by combining reporting, research, and product evaluations from Vox Magazine's past issues.
Strategic Communications Intern
New Chapter Coaching
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Created social media content, videos, and media coverage on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram platforms.
- Strategically distributed weekly newsletters to clients and facilitated conferences to support attendees via virtual calls.
- Designed and implemented social media campaigns to align with marketing strategies and provide engaging content.
- Defined and refined brand strategies, translating them into brand plans and go-to-market strategies for implementation.
Reporter & News Page Designer
Columbia Missourian
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Produced high-quality and appealing print/digital daily newspaper pages and delivered quality news stories as assigned.
- Continuously gathered and verified information regarding stories through interviews, observations, and research.
- Identified newsworthy local events/developments, conducting research, and writing articles on topics prior to print.
- Covered a variety of community news related to Columbia and the University of Missouri, and performed research dependent on various topics.
Freelance Journalist & Copywriter
Quilt Media
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Wrote celebrity news articles for www.suggest.com and created content calendars for important entertainment news events.
- Successfully pitched new content suggestions to the editor on a weekly basis and coordinated deadlines and schedules.
- Always kept the readership in mind, with a dedication to strategies that increase readership.
- Used narrative techniques with a focus on speed, competition, and SEO knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism - Reporting & Writing
University of Missouri - Columbia
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West High School
05-2019
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Content Management Systems
- Reporting news
- Creating trustworthy relationships with sources
- Meeting regular & recurring deadlines
- Keeping up to date on the latest news developments
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Story pitching
- Photography
- Feature Writing
- On-scene reporting
- Fact checking
- Conducting interviews
Timeline
Reporter
Startland News
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Journalist
Shawnee Mission Post
07.2023 - 08.2023
Strategic Communications Intern
Lents Mazur & Associates
02.2023 - 05.2023
Editor
Vox Magazine
08.2022 - 05.2023
Strategic Communications Intern
New Chapter Coaching
02.2022 - 02.2023
Freelance Journalist & Copywriter
Quilt Media
09.2021 - 11.2021
Reporter & News Page Designer
Columbia Missourian
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Journalism - Reporting & Writing
University of Missouri - Columbia
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West High School
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