Kim Young-Taylor

Publisher
Carolina Newspaper

Kim Young-Taylor could be on a stage, singing in a Broadway musical. She has an incredible gift of voice. Instead, Young-Taylor notes singing as a hobby and since 2002, she has been the publisher of the Yorkville Enquirer and The Clover Herald, weekly newspapers in York County, South Carolina. Young-Taylor became the first black female publisher of a mainstream newspaper in the state when she was promoted from general manager. "Diversity is an issue that is core to my heart", said Young. "The industry is doing a better job of hiring and retaining people of color. We still have a way to go, but the efforts that have been put in place are tremendous."

Young finds the most challenging aspect of her job - balancing workflow - also the most rewarding. "I love being involved in news operations. Working at weekly newspapers requires me to be very diverse in my talents and skills. Publishing allows me to continue learning about our industry." Being a part of all publishing, editorial, advertising, marketing and circulation functions has made Young-Taylor a well-rounded media executive. "I have been in the newspaper industry for 14 years. Basically, this industry raised me. And I'm excited about the future. There are new and exciting technologies, marketing trends and advertising streams popping up daily. We have our challenges with readership and decreased circulation; however, this industry is smart enough to think of sustaining measures."

Job Title : Publisher
Employer : Carolina Newspaper, a McClatchy newspaper
Location : 128 N. Congress St., Suite C, York, SC 29745
Contact Information : (803) 684-9903; (803)628-0300 (fax)

Last book read: Understanding Your Purpose by Myles Munroe
Last CD listened to : Damita Jo, Janet Jackson
Likes to brag about : my nephews, ages 1 and 21
Likes to do for fun : go to the park to walk and swing
Other hobbies : singing, reading, exercising, talking
Last vacation : Savannah, GA
Next vacation : Cruise to Jamaica

Hometown : Spartanburg, SC
First job : cashier at McDonald's
Last job: Account Executive, The Herald, Rock Hill, SC

Favorites :
Food : Veggie Burger
Restaurant : Harry's and Jean, local restaurant in Rock Hill, SC
Place on earth : the beach
Radio station : V101.9, Charlotte, NC smooth listening
TV show : American Idol
Book : The Coldest Winter Ever by Sistah Souljah
Song : I Believe I can Fly, R. Kelly
Sports team : Carolina Panthers football team
Car : Mercedes Benz
City : Chicago, Ill.
State : Florida
Country : USA

Best professional moment : Winning the McCormick Fellowship, sponsored by NAMME and the McCormick Tribune Foundation

Favorite Quote : You can't fight every battle; you will exhaust yourself. Pick and choose wisely.