Jayson Taylor
Co-Owner, CEO & Creative Director
I am, at heart, a storyteller. The passion to capture people’s lives through sight and sound is the driving force behind every project I undertake. I believe strongly in uncovering the human element that exists at the core of every story. The beauty that surrounds us, the people that move us, these are the stories that I am inspired to tell.
It was while on a course in Copenhagen in 2006 that I found my voice as a storyteller. Immersed in the then-emerging field of multimedia, I knew immediately I had found my life’s work and I returned to Canada to introduce the concept to colleagues in the newspaper industry. After building a multimedia team at The Globe & Mail, I worked as Producer for two video series - Talking to the Taliban and Behind the Veil - both of which won Emmy Awards.
I am passionate about uncovering the stories that others overlook and working with companies, governments and individuals who believe in the power of making an emotional connection with an audience. I build partnerships, thrive on creative collaboration and value a team approach to projects.
I am motivated by a desire to build the creative economy of our region and to leave a legacy for the next generation.
EXPERIENCE
CLOTHESLINE MEDIA - 2015 to present
I co-founded Clothesline Media with the vision of using journalism experience to uncover and share compelling stories for clients. Connecting with people; strategizing the best path forward; creating emotional and visually appealing content; and engaging audiences are my strengths.
THE CHRONICLE HERALD - 2010 to 2015
Director of Design and Multimedia
At the newspaper I was responsible for the creation of newsroom-produced video content and for the training of staff; the redesign of The Chronicle Herald; the launch, design and art direction of Herald Magazine; the production of various multimedia projects including Nova Scotia Burning, Crossroads and Titanic 100; the design of new custom content magazines including Duggers magazine, Business Voice and Izaak, the IWK’s magazine.
THE GLOBE & MAIL - 2002 to 2010
Multimedia Editor/Producer
I started my career at the Globe and Mail in 2002 as Assistant Photo Editor. By 2007, I began to implement the newspaper’s video strategy, creating a profitable new revenue stream for our online business unit. After training staff, I was responsible for the creation of the GlobeDocs brand which brought international recognition to the Globe as a go-to place for multimedia journalism. Together with my team, we produced award-winning GlobeDocs including The Art of Being Leonard Cohen, Boy in the Moon, Born of War, In Memorandum, Dear Sweetheart, Talking to the Taliban and Behind the Veil.
NATIONAL POST - 1998 to 2002
I was one of the original staff members hired to launch the National Post. I was part of an IT team who turned empty offices into a newsroom at one of Canada’s national newspapers. Responsibilities included training pre-press staff; creation of the PDF backup system; training executives to file remotely; developing an intranet site; testing and evaluating new software; desktop support for editorial and pre-press.
THE HALIFAX DAILY NEWS - 1995 to 1998
Starting my career at a small newspaper provided me with the opportunity to learn every aspect of the business. I worked my way up from the mailroom into positions in the composing, scanning and advertising departments and, eventually, became the night-shift supervisor.
AWARDS
Gold Quill, Award of Excellence (2019)
Gold Quill Awards, Merit (2017)
Emmy Award: New Approaches to News and Documentary (2010)
Emmy Award: New Approaches to News and Documentary (2009)
Webby Award: Honorable Mention, Documentary Series (2008)
Webby Award: Honorable Mention, Documentary (2008)
Webby Award: Nomination, Documentary Series (2007)
Eppy Award, Multimedia (2008)
Eppy Award Multimedia, Nomination (2011)
National Newspaper Award, Special Project nomination (2013)
National Newspaper Award, Special Project (2008)
National Newspaper Award: Special Project (2008)
Atlantic Journalism Award, Page Presentation, Gold (2012)
Atlantic Journalism Award, Multimedia, Silver (2011)
National Photographers Association of Canada: Best Multimedia, 1st place (2011)
National Photographers Association of Canada: Best Multimedia, 2nd place (2011)