Hi, I’m Taylor Smith—a creative and driven graphic designer and emerging journalist. I currently serve as editor-in-chief of The Bridge at Lewis & Clark Community College, where I lead a team of reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and editors to produce engaging stories and digital content. I’m eager to continue my career as part of a local media team, contribute polished design work, and tell compelling stories across print and digital platforms.

Taylor Smith

Hi, I’m Taylor Smith—a creative and driven graphic designer and emerging journalist. I currently serve as editor-in-chief of The Bridge at Lewis & Clark Community College, where I lead a team of reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and editors to produce engaging stories and digital content. I’m eager to continue my career as part of a local media team, contribute polished design work, and tell compelling stories across print and digital platforms.

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Hi, I’m Taylor Smith—a creative and driven graphic designer and emerging journalist. I currently serve as editor-in-chief of The Bridge at Lewis & Clark Community College, where I lead a team of reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and editors to produce engaging stories and digital content.

I’m eager to continue my career as part of a local media team, contribute polished design work, and tell compelling stories across print and digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at Lewis & Clark Community College - The Bridge
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Managed a team of 12 reporters, photographers, graphic designers, and editors; led weekly team meetings and assigned tasks; spearheaded the creation of new digital content standards; interviewed, hired, and onboarded student journalists; completed writing, design, and editing tasks; played a pivotal role in the creation of the LC yearbook.
Graphic Designer/Writer/Layout Editor at Lewis & Clark Community College - The Bridge
September 1, 2023 - Present
Began in fall 2023 as a graphic design intern, later transitioning into a staff member. Responsibilities included writing publication-ready articles, creating graphics for print, compiling and organizing stories for print, and assisting in the transition from print to digital publishing.

Education

Digital Publishing Certificate at Lewis & Clark Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
AAS in Graphic Design at Lewis & Clark Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

Outstanding Graphic Design Award
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Outstanding Graphic Design Award
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
ICCJA - Second Place News Column
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
ICCJA - First Place Mike Foster General Excellence Award (Team Honor)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
ICCJA - First Place Best Student Media
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
ICCJA - Third Place Feature Writing for “The Hate Within the Puzzle Piece: Why Autism Speaks is a Hate Group”
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education