TAYLOR WOODS
Bowie,MD
Summary
Professional, experienced communicator with proven track record in engaging audiences and driving impactful conversations. Adept at research, content creation, and storytelling, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, equipped with skills in interviewing, scripting, and audio editing, and valued for charismatic and approachable personality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Host
S.H.E PODCAST
10.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging content scripts, enhancing listener retention and audience growth.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with industry experts, fostering informative discussions for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure high-quality audio and visual elements in episodes.
- Analyzed listener feedback and metrics, refining content strategies for improved relevance and engagement.
Sideline Reporter
SASN TV
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted live interviews with athletes and coaches, providing real-time insights during events.
- Analyzed game statistics to deliver accurate and engaging commentary for diverse audiences.
- Developed story ideas and segments by collaborating with production teams and editorial staff.
- Reported on breaking news and updates, ensuring timely dissemination of information across platforms.
- Executed pre-game preparations, including research on teams and players to enhance broadcast quality.
Sports Anchor Reporter
WCYB News 5
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered engaging sports news segments on various platforms, enhancing viewer experience.
- Conducted live interviews with athletes, providing insights and enhancing storytelling.
- Researched and analyzed sports events, ensuring accurate reporting and context.
- Collaborated with production teams to create compelling visual content for broadcasts.
Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcasting Media Group
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Operate Expression, Audio and Camera for Weekday, Evening and Weekend Evening On-Air Talent/Newscasts.
- Prepare all fonts to On-Air Talent/Anchors during newscast.
- Collaborate and assist the Sports Department, Anchors, Directors, Producers with various tasks, to include reporting assignments.
- Support production and content creation for domestic and international properties for all sports.
- Graphics for the Armstrong Williams Show.
- Edit video elements and research content for variety of studio shows/networks.
- Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote events.
- Log and archive video and associated data for future use.
- Produce storytelling elements, highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows and live events.
- Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
- Floor Directing.
- Control Teleprompters.
- Studio and set preparation.
- Maintain studio.
- Lighting.
- Editing for On-Air Talent/Newscasts.
- Other special assignments/projects, as necessary.
Sports Broadcaster/Analyst
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Researched/Fact trending potential local sporting events, both college and professional levels.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts, and leads to gather information for relevant content.
- Delivered live reports from sporting event site.
- Edited and revised transcript for content and formatting.
- Arranged and conducted sporting interviews.
- Contributed as co-editor for WTNH articles, sporting websites, blogs, and social media pages.
- Pitched on-air talent storylines and new idea topics.
- Other sports team projects, as assigned.
Sports Anchor
UConn Student Television
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Hosted sports programs covering major UConn sporting events, providing commentary and analysis.
- Hosted and co-produced daily UConn sporting news and events.
- Conducted pre-game and post-game programs on site sporting events.
- Reviewed and edited film for production before posting to UConn Huskies all social platforms.
- Organized and scheduled UCTV staff meetings for strategic reporting storylines.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTBachelor of Arts - Communications, Minor: Mass
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Storytelling
- Video Editing
- Broadcasting
- INews
- Media Production
- Sports Writing
- Journalism
- Script Writing
- News Gathering
- Broadcast Journalism
Timeline
Podcast Host
S.H.E PODCAST
10.2025 - Current
Sideline Reporter
SASN TV
09.2025 - Current
Sports Anchor Reporter
WCYB News 5
07.2025 - 10.2025
Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcasting Media Group
02.2024 - 07.2025
Sports Broadcaster/Analyst
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sports Anchor
UConn Student Television
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Minor: Mass
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - Sport Management
University of Connecticut
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Production Assistant, Sinclair Broadcasting Media Group: Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to WJLA's multi-platform storytelling.
- Freelance, Sports Report: Class of 2024 Magic Boost Magic Boost is Virtual and In-person Sports Reporting and exposure to top sports industry experts and business.
- Freelance, Sports Report: Collaborate with Magic Boost Sports Marketing, Communications and Public Relations (PR) departments/staff.