Assistant Quality
Resume:
Eamonn Taylor
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EDITOR
Researcher . Content Creator . Writer . Editor . Detail Oriented
SKILLS
. WRITER & IDEA PERSON: Wrote pieces and suggested topics picked up by
national news organization.
. CONTENT CREATOR: Proficient editor: Avid & Final Cut -
Videographer: DV cameras (PD-150, Z-1)
. DECISION MAKER: Experienced in news environments and demonstrated
ability to make priority decisions under deadline. Excel in fast-
paced broadcast newsrooms. Compartmentalize content for easy
understanding.
. EDITORIAL JUDGEMENT: Strong editorial skills, knowledge of current
events and experience in multi-platform production and
writing. Speak/Read basic Persian (Farsi)
. TECHNICALLY ORIENTED: iNews, Microsoft apps, MARS, ENPS, ConEd,
Photoshop, Dreamweaver
EXPERIENCE
BBC News, BBC "Newsnight," Planning Desk Researcher and Booker
January - February 2009 London, UK
. Identified relevant guests/contributors for BBC's reporting of Obama's
transition to White House and suggested ideas for comprehensive
coverage. Resulted in interviews with notables Alberto Gonzales and
Madeline Albright.
. Displayed insight, editorial and news judgment when developing story
ideas and preparing producer and researcher at planning desk.
. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver
significant, high-quality, on-time assignments.
. Collaborated with and served as liaison between guests and producers
to create rundowns and scripts used on-air.
. Used research and interviewing skills to filter potential guests and
show contributors, enhancing program quality.
. Coordinated with field producers, provided research and geographical
support, which led to stories from Ireland.
ABC News, ABCNEWS.com Digital Intern
October 2008 - January 2009 London, UK
. Used strong writing, editing and journalistic skills while preparing
and packaging wire reports for abcnews.com. Wrote abcnews.com world
page headlines and story descriptions.
. Wrote blog for abcnews.com World View covering British human interest
topics for American audience:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/worldview/eamonn_taylor/index.html
. World News with Charles Gibson used one post as launching point for
package on their broadcast about how exposure to high-pitched sounds
affects hearing.
. Researched and chose photos for articles that enhanced consumers'
ability to connect with and comprehend stories.
. Example of ABC package I shot and edited. Micachu package.
http://tinyurl.com/yhyodko
ABC News Now, Good Morning America Now Intern/PA
June - September 2008 New York, NY
. Produced segments, including sit-down interviews, and packaged pieces
for broadcast.
. Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including
on air, online and for mobile applications under heavy deadline
pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility.
. Prepared segment notes and briefed hosts about segments.
. Searched and analyzed archive footage and suggested material for
editors and supervising producers.
. Used Avid (Adrenaline and Newscutter) and editorial skills to edit
rough cuts; developed strong Avid editing skills.
City Lights Media, "Don't Sweat It" HGTV Seasons 3, 4, 5 and 6
May 2007 - June 2008 New York, NY
Production Carpenter (Season 5 & 6), Key Production Assistant (Season 4),
Production Assistant Intern (Season 3)
. Collaborated with team on all parts of production; shot casting videos
for network, designed set and conducted research.
. Supervised PAs and interns and other production aspects; led to higher
efficiency in production wrap time.
. Planned, budgeted and built projects that could easily be handed over
to inexperienced producers and hosts.
. Built set and created 3 projects every 2 days. As carpenter, taught
talent/guests skills needed to complete jobs.
Delaware State News, Sports Writer
September 2004 - May 2005 Dover, DE
. Covered numerous sports in multiple locations on the same day; filed
copious, high profile stories by deadline.
. Interviewed coaches and players for quotes to use in stories and wrote
sports briefs for events not covered in person.
Education
Master of Arts in Television Journalism, Goldsmiths - University of London
London, UK December 5, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Wesley College, Major GPA 3.6
Dover, DE January, 2007
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