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).
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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Investigative Reporting Workshop Video Editor
Washington, D.C. Oct. 2013-April 2014
Edited a series of interviews about the making of Years of
Living Dangerously, a Showtime original series on climate
change. Managed the Workshops Twitter, Facebook and
Wikipedia accounts.
The Triangle Tribune Reporter/Editor
Durham, N.C. Sept. 2012-June 2013
Covered general assignment stories for North Carolinas only
Sunday newspaper that specifically targets African-Americans.
Reported enterprise stories for web and print. Incorporated
video and social media in news coverage of Moral Monday
protests at the N.C. legislature.
Democratic National Convention Committee Booker
Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 2012
Booked members of congress for television and radio spots in
battleground states during the convention.
Society of Professional Journalists Reporters Institute
St. Petersburg, Fla. June 2012
Selected as one of 32 young professionals to learn mobile
newsgathering, videography and other multimedia reporting
techniques at the Poynter Institute.
WNCN-TV Production Assistant
Raleigh, N.C. Jan. 2012-May 2012
Assisted in production of daily lifestyle show My Carolina
Today. Conducted research, booked guests and uploaded
program segments to the web.
News 14 Carolina Assignment Desk Intern
Raleigh, N.C. May 2011-Aug. 2011
Accompanied reporters and videographers in the field;
shadowed producers during nightly newscasts.
The Peace Times Editor-in-Chief
Raleigh, N.C. Jan. 2009-May 2012
Managed a staff of 25 student journalists for online publication
at William Peace University. Developed story ideas, edited
articles and uploaded stories to the web using Wordpress CMS.
Previous positions include copy editor and staff writer.
AFFILIATIONS
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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
Online News Association
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
TAYLOR C. SHAW
www.taylorcshaw.net (919) 914-4520 taylorcshaw@yahoo.com @TaylorCShaw