Greater Chattanooga
I am a results-driven digital journalist and content strategist with a strong background in writing, media production, and emerging technologies. As an associate editor at Fox News Media, I contribute to the development of high-impact content across platforms including Fox News, Fox Nation, and Fox Business Flash. My role involves writing, editing, and producing digital stories focused on education, politics, culture, and media, alongside video editing and content creation using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Wildmoka. I am currently pursuing a master of arts in emerging media at the University of Georgia, where I am expanding my expertise in digital storytelling, user experience, and media innovation. I also hold a master’s degree in communication studies with a concentration in organizational leadership from the University of Alabama, as well as a bachelor of arts in English with minors in Rhetoric/Writing and Global Studies from Dalton State College. My work reflects a commitment to communication, editorial excellence, and strategic content development. I have published essays and articles on topics ranging from American and British literature to political thought and women’s leadership. For selected works and additional background, visit my portfolio at taylorpenley.com. I welcome opportunities to collaborate on projects that bridge traditional journalism with emerging digital platforms.
* Pitch and write articles for the media, culture, Fox News Flash, FOX Business Flash, and education teams. * Conduct original interviews and write corresponding articles. * Write articles for Fox Nation. * Scour web platforms for press briefings, U.S. government reports, legal documents, etc. essential for news coverage. * Clip and construct headline/description copy for Fox News and FOX Business Flash videos as needed. * Create article thumbnails and embedded images for articles using Adobe Photoshop. * Monitor trends and local/national news outlets for culture and education topics relevant to our coverage. * Work closely with production assistants, editors, and senior editors to organize team coverage.
* Construct copy for video clippings (headlines and descriptions). * Write articles for Fox News and Fox Business per supervising editors’ requests using WordPress. * Clip videos for Fox News and Fox Business using Wildmoka. * Generate/edit transcripts for footage using Trint. * Review transcripts. * Pitch media content ideas for Fox News and Fox Business. * Respond to clip requests and requests from Slack channel(s). * Construct copy, thumbnails for YouTube videos for both networks. * Pitch story ideas for the digital media team.
* Responded to editors' pitches and created news content using WordPress. * Used Getty Images to find and download featured images. * Tailored SEO to increase audience. * Wrote articles at a minimum of 250 words apiece. * Responded to editor feedback.
* Used Sprout Social to schedule content, track analytics, and supervise internal and external accounts including e2CEO, Tech-Ache Solutions & Consulting, and Sailor Sludge Coffee Company. * Responded to comments and private messages using Sprout Social’s smart inbox tool. * Created and supervised social media accounts and webpage content. * Helped establish and streamline branding guidelines. * Marketed branding services. * Created written content for correspondence and web presence. * Created sales strategies for branding packages and services. * Engaged with audiences using different platforms. * Helped organize business bootcamps and events relevant to the organization. * Attended company meetings & events.
* Used Sprout Social to schedule content, track analytics, and supervise internal and external accounts including e2CEO, Tech-Ache Solutions & Consulting, and Sailor Sludge Coffee Company. * Responded to comments and private messages using Sprout Social’s smart inbox tool. * Created and supervised social media accounts and webpage content. * Helped establish and streamline branding guidelines. * Marketed branding services. * Created written content for correspondence and web presence. * Created sales strategies for branding packages and services. * Engaged with audiences using different platforms.
* Wrote political and cultural commentary pieces published online by The Western Journal and syndicated in WorldNetDaily (WND) and Independent Journal Review. Some were also translated into Spanish. * Researched content to remain informed on current events/political developments. * Pitched topics for articles using Slack. * Responded to messages from readers. * Used WordPress to draft articles, enter SEO data, and add headline/social media information. * Used Trello to pull article information from content cards. * Contributed multiple top stories on topics ranging from election integrity, COVID-19, foreign policy, censorship, polling data, and others.