Taylor Johnson

About Taylor Johnson

My name is Taylor Johnson and I am an anchor and reporter in Omaha, Nebraska. I am also a public speaker with experience in moderating panels and emceeing events. In addition to my daily work, I am a mentor to undergraduate journalism students. Toward the end of 2023 I will be publishing my first book reflecting on the first few years of my news career. It is my hope that it will be one of many books that can be used as resources for young journalists. In my previous professional experience, I worked as a morning reporter at KCTV5 News in Kansas City, Missouri. During my tenure, one of the highlights was carrying on coverage of a deadly Amtrak crash for CBS Mornings. I also helped carry four-hour wall-to-wall coverage of a school shooting. Because of my time in KC, I have strengthened my ab-libbing skills and ability to maintain control during high pressure, breaking news situations. Prior to that, I served as weekend anchor/multimedia journalist for WTWO News in Terre Haute Indiana. This role gave me opportunities to fill-in as a weather anchor and produce newscasts. I also stepped out out of my comfort zone by witnessing a federal execution. Terre Haute is where I learned to become a “utility player”, seizing the opportunity to try just about every role in the newsroom. Before my time in Indiana, I worked as a digital content producer for ABC13 News in Lynchburg, Virginia. During my tenure, I worked alongside my teammate to help us win the Associated Press award for Best Website across the Virginias. I look forward to continued growth as a journalist and public speaker. My long-term goal is to become a full-time anchor in a major market, in addition to continuing as an active figure in the community.

Experience

1. Weekend Evening Anchor Reporter

   First Alert 6

   Nov 2022 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

Education

• University of Maryland College Park

  Bachelor's Degree, Broadcast Journalism

  2011 — 2015