A native of Houston, Texas, Taylor Turner is an inquisitive individual with an international perspective who aims for social change through storytelling. She believes journalism is a tool for discussion and difference.
Taylor is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a dual degree in Journalism and Political Communications. She approaches journalism with creativity and varied professional experiences on the local, national and international level.
Taylor understands what it means to be a team player, to put in the long hours and not be in the spotlight. She is a hard worker who enjoys working in reporting and production. Taylor has produced independent documentaries, written stories, produced live streams, created 360 Virtual Reality content and shot and edited packages for ABC News, The New York Times and ESPN. She has also applied social media skills to engage audiences, drive traffic and promote events for professional sports teams and corporate partnerships like the Houston Texans and Comcast Corporation. It is difficult to produce powerful content that means something to the viewer and this is the challenge Taylor wishes to take on.
Professional Skills:
• Video editing: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Live Type, AVID Certification
• Computer Skills: iNews, Microsoft Office, YouTube, Vimeo, WordPress, Blogger, LinkedIn
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Vine
Awards:
• 2016 Edward R. Murrow Award Winner for Overall Excellence in Television and Radio
Taylor is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a dual degree in Journalism and Political Communications. She approaches journalism with creativity and varied professional experiences on the local, national and international level.
Taylor understands what it means to be a team player, to put in the long hours and not be in the spotlight. She is a hard worker who enjoys working in reporting and production. Taylor has produced independent documentaries, written stories, produced live streams, created 360 Virtual Reality content and shot and edited packages for ABC News, The New York Times and ESPN. She has also applied social media skills to engage audiences, drive traffic and promote events for professional sports teams and corporate partnerships like the Houston Texans and Comcast Corporation. It is difficult to produce powerful content that means something to the viewer and this is the challenge Taylor wishes to take on.
Professional Skills:
• Video editing: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Live Type, AVID Certification
• Computer Skills: iNews, Microsoft Office, YouTube, Vimeo, WordPress, Blogger, LinkedIn
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Vine
Awards:
• 2016 Edward R. Murrow Award Winner for Overall Excellence in Television and Radio