Heather Taylor
Manager, Digital Media and Programs at Dow Jones News Fund- Claim this Profile
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Lindsay McNamara
Heather and her team at The Citizens Campaign organized an incredible series of workshops on citizen journalism that helped me improve my blog tremendously. I am so thankful for Heather's hard work on the workshop and her passionate for empowering citizens with the tools they need to make a difference!
Lindsay McNamara
Heather and her team at The Citizens Campaign organized an incredible series of workshops on citizen journalism that helped me improve my blog tremendously. I am so thankful for Heather's hard work on the workshop and her passionate for empowering citizens with the tools they need to make a difference!
Lindsay McNamara
Heather and her team at The Citizens Campaign organized an incredible series of workshops on citizen journalism that helped me improve my blog tremendously. I am so thankful for Heather's hard work on the workshop and her passionate for empowering citizens with the tools they need to make a difference!
Lindsay McNamara
Heather and her team at The Citizens Campaign organized an incredible series of workshops on citizen journalism that helped me improve my blog tremendously. I am so thankful for Heather's hard work on the workshop and her passionate for empowering citizens with the tools they need to make a difference!
Experience
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Dow Jones News Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Digital Media and Programs
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Jan 2015 - Present
As manager of digital media and programs, I am responsible for the Dow Jones News Fund’s media relations and strategic communications, as well as management of the high school and college programs. As manager of digital media and programs, I am responsible for the Dow Jones News Fund’s media relations and strategic communications, as well as management of the high school and college programs.
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ACLU of New Jersey
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2012 - Present
Serve on the Board of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey. Serve on the Board of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
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The Citizens Campaign
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs
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Oct 2004 - Jan 2015
Serves as the primary spokesperson, media contact, lobbyist for The Citizens Campaign. Develops and implements strategic communications plans to promote the work of the organization through online and traditional media. Develops social media strategies, messaging and graphics. Managing event promotion and materials for all grassroots initiatives, stakeholder meetings, and other community events. Manage internal email communications and newsletters. Support staff when needed on training, field organizing, and grant reporting. As the registered legislative agent for The Citizens Campaign I track legislation, testify at public meetings, meet with elected officials, and develop public education campaigns on important issues. Frequent guest speaker at colleges and professional development workshops on pay-to-play reform, open government, and local government issues.
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Common Cause
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Director, New Jersey Chapter
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Oct 2002 - Oct 2004
Served as spokesperson and legislative agent for the New Jersey chapter of Common Cause, a national organization dedicated to promoting open, honest and accountable government. Responsibilities included managing and implementing strategic media plans and appearances, developing and leading local and state lobbying efforts. Assisting in promoting the national chapter's reports and releases in regional media. Served as spokesperson and legislative agent for the New Jersey chapter of Common Cause, a national organization dedicated to promoting open, honest and accountable government. Responsibilities included managing and implementing strategic media plans and appearances, developing and leading local and state lobbying efforts. Assisting in promoting the national chapter's reports and releases in regional media.
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Education
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Journalism -
Hopewell Valley Central High School