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Christie Taylor
Producer at Science Friday
Christie Taylor is a science journalist and radio producer who was formerly associated with Science Friday, a popular science radio show and podcast.12 Here are some key details about her career and background:
Professional Experience
Christie Taylor worked as a producer for Science Friday for nearly seven years.2 In this role, she was responsible for:
- Conducting diligent research
- Making numerous phone calls to arrange interviews and gather information
- Coordinating Science Friday's coverage of science and the arts ("sciarts")1
- Producing weekly live and recorded interviews
- Hosting the show's biannual Book Club5
Her work at Science Friday involved shaping each show from beginning to end, including:
- Pitching story ideas
- Conducting pre-interviews with scientists
- Writing scripts
- Editing recordings to fit the show's format3
Background and Education
- Christie Taylor holds degrees in journalism and sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison2
- She initially considered majoring in biology but discovered her passion for science communication and journalism during her undergraduate studies1
Current Status and Location
- Christie Taylor is now based in Brooklyn, New York24
- She is described as a former producer of Science Friday, indicating she has moved on from that role4
Other Professional Experience
Before joining Science Friday, Christie Taylor worked at:
- Wisconsin Public Radio, where she progressed from intern to talk show producer
- An electronic medical records company
- Daily newspapers in Baraboo, Wisconsin and Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Wisconsin-Madison research communications office2
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional work, Christie Taylor has interests in:
- Roller derby
- Bike camping
- Power lifting
- Knitting2
Christie Taylor is known for her versatility as a multimedia journalist, comfortable with various aspects of radio production, including booking guests, editing interview tape, moderating expert panels, and reporting science news and feature stories.2
