TAYLOR C.

SHAW
www.taylorcshaw.net (919) 914-4520 taylorcshaw@yahoo.com

SKILLS
Programming languages
(HTML & CMS); Video Editing
Software (Final Cut Pro 7 & FCPX);
Panasonic AG-HMC40 camera operation;
Mobile newsgathering; Other Production
Software (Adobe Photoshop, Garageband,
Audacity & Soundslides); Social Media
(Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Storify);
Blogging & Wordpress CMS; News
Software (iNews & AP ENPS).

AFFILIATIONS
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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Online News Association
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

EDUCATION
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American University Master of Arts in

Journalism and Public Affairs, 2014

Peace College (William Peace University)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2012

University of Granada (Spain) Spanish

Language and Culture, Spring 2011

EXPERIENCE
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WATE 6 On Your Side (WATE-TV)

Online Content Producer

Knoxville, Tenn.
Sept. 2014-present
Executes social media strategy with desire to stay on top of
latest trends.
Develops and implements strategic plans for web and social
media growth with use of analytics.
Ensures website, mobile application and social media
platforms are continuously updated, focusing on breaking
news.
Leads digital execution and develop new tactics and
strategies for events to promote strong stations digital
presence.
Understands web and mobile technologies, including push
alerts and live streaming.

Investigative Reporting Workshop

Video Editor and Graduate Assistant
Washington, D.C.
Oct. 2013-April 2014
Served as assistant to executive editor Charles Lewis, former
ABC News and 60 Minutes producer.
Edited a series of video interviews about the making of
Showtimes original series on climate change called Years of
Living Dangerously.
Managed the Workshops Twitter and Facebook accounts.

The Triangle Tribune

Reporter/Editor
Durham, N.C.
Sept. 2012-June 2013
Covered education (Orange, Durham, and Wake County
Public Schools), features, politics, and current events as they
pertain to the African-American community.
Shot, edited, and created video content the newspapers
Facebook and YouTube page.
Reported enterprise stories for web and print.