Journalist and editorial professional with experience in magazine writing, news journalism, creative writing, humor, and narrative writing, along with editing and digital formatting/organization. Passionate about telling stories and helping make the world more creative and knowledgeable through accurate, engaging content. Additionally, experienced in archival processing and organization, including creating inventory systems, writing detailed finding aids, and supporting digital file structure and maintenance to improve discoverability and accessibility for researchers and staff.

Taylor Connelly

Journalist and editorial professional with experience in magazine writing, news journalism, creative writing, humor, and narrative writing, along with editing and digital formatting/organization. Passionate about telling stories and helping make the world more creative and knowledgeable through accurate, engaging content. Additionally, experienced in archival processing and organization, including creating inventory systems, writing detailed finding aids, and supporting digital file structure and maintenance to improve discoverability and accessibility for researchers and staff.

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Journalist and editorial professional with experience in magazine writing, news journalism, creative writing, humor, and narrative writing, along with editing and digital formatting/organization. Passionate about telling stories and helping make the world more creative and knowledgeable through accurate, engaging content.

Additionally, experienced in archival processing and organization, including creating inventory systems, writing detailed finding aids, and supporting digital file structure and maintenance to improve discoverability and accessibility for researchers and staff.

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Work Experience

Creative Writing Intern at American Greetings
June 1, 2026 - Present
Worked in the writing studio contributing creative ideas for greeting card themes and topics. Wrote copy for traditional and humorous greeting cards and supported company innovation projects. Partnered with editorial and design teams to plan, review, and revise written content for greeting cards.
Editorial Intern at GIE Media | Recycling Today Media Group
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Edited and published global press releases for the recycling industry, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timely distribution. Conducted interviews with industry experts, stakeholders, and organizations to gather insights for articles. Wrote informative pieces on recycling news and trends, maintaining alignment with industry standards and audience needs.
Editorial Intern at EarthTalk
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Crafted informative articles for the Q&A section, responding to reader inquiries on science, technology, and environmental issues. Worked with deadlines to produce timely content addressing current environmental trends and topics. Supported nonprofit outreach by increasing visibility and engagement with EarthTalk’s mission through informative articles.
Advancement Student Writer at Ohio Today and UCM Publications (Ohio University)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Researched, wrote, and edited content for Ohio Today, Ohio University’s alumni magazine, and other UCM publications. Conducted interviews with alumni, donors, and key figures to craft compelling spotlight features. Developed engaging, well-researched stories highlighting alumni achievements, university events, and donor contributions.
Editorial Intern at E-The Environmental Magazine | EarthTalk
December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Crafted informative articles for the Q&A section, responding to reader questions on science, technology, and environmental issues. Met deadlines to produce timely content addressing current environmental trends and topics.
Advancement Student Writer at Ohio University
December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Researched, wrote, and edited content for Ohio Today, Ohio University’s alumni magazine, and other UCM publications such as Ohio News. Conducted interviews with alumni, donors, and key figures to craft compelling spotlight features highlighting alumni achievements, university events, and donor contributions.
Writing/Editorial (Other internship roles listed) at Ohio University Communications and Marketing | E-The Environmental Magazine
December 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Contributed editorial and writing work associated with Ohio University communications and marketing activities, and environmental magazine content (details not fully specified).
Editorial Intern at GIE Media | Recycling Today Media Group
December 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Edited and published global press releases for the recycling industry, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timely distribution. Conducted interviews with industry experts, stakeholders, and organizations to gather insights for articles. Wrote informative pieces on recycling news and trends aligned with industry standards and audience needs. Supported non-profit outreach by increasing visibility and engagement with EarthTalk through informative articles.
Archival Assistant at Ohio University Libraries
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2026
Processed and organized physical and digital archival materials to improve accessibility for researchers and staff. Created a comprehensive, archive-wide inventory system to track and manage collections efficiently. Wrote detailed finding aids and descriptive content to improve discoverability of archival holdings, and supported digital organization by structuring and maintaining digital files.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Ohio University (E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Minor in English at Ohio University (E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Minor in History at Ohio University (E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Certificate in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University (E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Minor in English at Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Minor in History at Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Honors Tutorial College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Certificate in War and Peace Studies at Ohio University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government