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Taylor McCune is a published writer and editor with experience in writing, editing, and graphic design. She has a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies/Journalism from North Carolina State University. Her professional experience includes work as a features editor for a daily newspaper, an assignments editor for a yearbook, and a public relations coordinator for a historical association. She is proficient in writing styles like AP and Chicago, and design programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

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Taylor McCune is a published writer and editor with experience in writing, editing, and graphic design. She has a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies/Journalism from North Carolina State University. Her professional experience includes work as a features editor for a daily newspaper, an assignments editor for a yearbook, and a public relations coordinator for a historical association. She is proficient in writing styles like AP and Chicago, and design programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

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420 Turner Street ˖ Beaufort, NC 28516

Taylor McCune 662-703-0567 ˖ tamccune@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 Published writer and editor with experience in Associated Press and Chicago styles.
 Driven leader with experience hiring and training a staff of 10 while maintaining a positive and
collaborative team atmosphere within a newsroom.
 Goal-driven and results-oriented editor with experience working on tight deadlines in both print and
online news publishing.
 Organized and creative writer proficient in both hard news writing and feature article writing.
 Practiced graphic designer proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies/Journalism


North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC – 2009 – GPA 3.75

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Writing
 Wrote 500- to 1800-word feature stories on topics such as food, fashion, lifestyle, business and the
economy.
 Developed and co-developed story and series ideas.
 Conducted in-person interviews with laypersons, experts, media spokespeople and officials.
 Conducted research and interviews to compile information for local interest guides.
 Had articles and guides published in different media including a daily newspaper, a locally-targeted
feature magazine and a state-wide magazine.
 Wrote news releases and public service announcements for local media.

Editing
 Edited the food, style and business sections of a daily paper for content, grammar and Associated Press
style.
 Lead content development meetings with writers and other editors.
 Made final decisions on stories and content within the Features section for a Monday-Friday daily
newspaper.
 Assigned stories to writers and followed them through from concept to print.
 Worked with writers to revise and rewrite articles.
 Updated website daily with new content.

Graphic Design
 Used programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create advertisements, posters, invitations and
other promotional materials.
 Layed out newsletter using Adobe InDesign.
 Photographed subjects for use in design projects.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

 Public Relations Coordinator, Beaufort Historical Association, Beaufort, NC June 2010-present


 Kindergarten Teacher, JW Stampley Elementary, Clarksdale, MS, Aug. 2009-May 2009
 Features Editor, NCSU Technician newspaper, Raleigh, NC, Jan. 2009-May 2009
 Assignments Editor, Agromeck, Raleigh, NC, Sept. 2008-May 2009
 Editorial Assistant, Metro Magazine, Raleigh, NC, Aug. 2008-Dec. 2008
 Writer and Copy Editor, NCSU Technician newspaper, Raleigh, NC, Feb. 2008-Jan.2009

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