Taylor Holt
TV News Reporter/Anchor
About Me
Hi! I'm Taylor Holt. I'm a Chicago born and raised woman with a gift for storytelling through multiple platforms. I am currently an award-winning reporter/ fill-in anchor at WDIO TV, the ABC affiliate, in Duluth, Minnesota. I received my Bachelors in Journalism from DePaul University, where I started my TV News career, but my passion for writing and journalism began much further back. I started at a young age creative writing and writing poetry before shifting my focus to news. Growing up in Chicago, I had the opportunity to be the Chicago youth reporter for a New York based media outlet, doing interviews and exploring the issue of gun violence in my city and intertwining my own personal connection to the issue.
In my current position, I report on a wide range of topics from community issues and political news to entertainment and lifestyle reporting. I have a special interest in entertainment news. Being able to meet and connect with people, learn from the endless experiences in my career and create new ones, and become more aware of the issues going on in our world motivates me everyday. I am always looking to broaden my experiences in becoming a more well-rounded journalist.
Work Experience
2015 - Today
WDIO TV, ABC News Affiliate
Duluth, Minnesota
Position: General Assignment News Reporter/Fill-In Anchor
Job Duties: gathering, and analyzing information on topics, including crime, government and breaking news, and broadcasting it to the public through television, radio and the Internet. Writing coverage, conducting interviews, and report on-air broadcasts, as well as Facebook living for special reports. Was the main reporter for 8-hour special breaking news report on refinery explosion in the area, Fill-in anchor for morning and evening news broadcasts.
August 2014- December 2014
WGN TV
Chicago, IL
Position: Intern
Job Duties: Contacting, booking and overseeing guests to be on morning show, logging interviews for Anchor and filing video through computer software, assisting special guest producer and on-air talent around office, conducted red carpet interview for a show premiere for entertainment reporter
Education
August 2010 - June 2014
DePaul University
BA in Journalism
Other Activities: Anchor/Reporter for University station, Good Day DePaul. Wrote several articles for school newspaper, The DePaulia.