Taylor Gallagher

¿CÓMO TE INTERESÓ EN LA INDUSTRIA?

My mom worked in public relations for over 20 years, which sparked my interest from a young age. Throughout my life, she consistently emphasized viewing situations from a public relations perspective. When I transferred to Ball State, I knew I had made the right decision by changing my major to public relations.

HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY AND LAND YOUR FIRST JOB?

I was at a restaurant in Muncie during my junior year when I discovered that Jeff Robinson, the City Council President, was announcing his mayoral candidacy. Needing an internship and eager to work on a political campaign, I inquired about the campaign and Robinson’s identity. I approached them and pitched myself to help with social media and PR. It worked, and I was fortunate enough to work on the campaign for the entire election.

WHAT’S AN ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU’RE PROUD OF, PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY?

I am extremely proud of my work on the Jeff Robinson for Muncie Mayor campaign. The work we did with constituents, state legislators, local officials and more was an eye-opening experience for me. The learning experience was unmatched as well, from FCC guidelines to grassroots campaigning, it is an experience I will forever be grateful to have had.

WHAT PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE INDUSTRY?

To be adaptable, passionate and creative are what I personally think sets you up for success. In an industry that is evolving consistently you must be adaptable, have the passion that fuels you and creativity to have the out-of-the-box ideas that will set you apart from the rest.