Open Water Communications
Teri Saylor
Writer - Editor - Photographer
You may think you have nothing of interest to talk about. I can help you dig a little deeper to unearth that nugget of information that will inspire and delight your audiences. Even after a 25-career in journalism, public affairs and communications, I truly believe I have not scratched the surface in discovering beautiful new ways to tell a story. But I can’t do it alone. I need you to help me find the gold in your world. Business and people profiles, tips articles, sponsored stories, social media, newsletter content, press releases, Q&A profiles and essays are just a few ways to let others know who you are, what you do, and how you serve your clients, readers, and the general public. I am here to assist you with all that and more.
Selection of Published Articles
Media & Journalism
Publisher Les High discusses new non-profit solutions journalism site: Border Belt Independent
As newspapers consolidate operations, weeklies work together to stay in print
https://nnaweb.org/as-newspapers-consolidate-operations-weeklies-work-together-to-stay-in-print
After 70 years and counting, Larry Hiatt is not ready to give up on print
https://nnaweb.org/after-70-years-and-counting-larry-hiatt-is-not-ready-to-give-up-on-newspapers
Despite heavy flooding, newspapers print on
In the wake of newspaper shutdowns, start-up aims to fill gaps in community coverage
https://nnaweb.org/in-wake-of-newspaper-shutdowns-start-up-aims-to-fill-gaps-in-community-coverage
Employment
Avoid burnout without breaking your job search habit
https://www.fm-magazine.com/news/2021/apr/find-a-new-job-strategies.html
Career readiness is key to staying employed
https://www.fm-magazine.com/news/2021/apr/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-change.html
Government auditor improved employee training
Business
Developing a strategic audit plan
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/newsletters/2020/nov/developing-strategic-audit-plan.html
Education, economic development and jobs services build the future workforce
https://businessnc.com/education-economic-development-and-jobs-services-build-the-future-workforce/
Heather Denny quickens pace at venerable Raleigh contractor
http://businessnc.com/heather-denny-quickens-pace-at-venerable-raleigh-contractor/
Robert Barnhill Jr. leaves tracks across eastern NC
http://businessnc.com/robert-barnhill-jr-s-leaves-tracks-across-eastern-n-c/
Life Sciences
Life Sciences Handbook 2019
https://businessnc.com/life-sciences-handbook-2019/
Food science centers packing multi-billion dollar impact
http://businessnc.com/food-science-centers-packing-multi-billion-dollar-impact/
Living
Pets bring light and joy in troubled times
https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=684494&article_id=3821533&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5
Beach fever hits Raleigh volleyball courts
https://www.visitraleigh.com/media/press-release/post/beach-fever-hits-triangle-volleyball-courts/
The coast comes together to put hurricane Florence behind them
https://businessnc.com/the-coast-comes-together-to-put-hurricane-florence-behind-them/
Go explore North Carolina’s summer wonderland
https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=665434&article_id=3709768&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5
Profiles
Publisher Les High discusses new non-profit solutions journalism site: Border Belt Independent
Heather Denny quickens pace at venerable Raleigh contractor
http://businessnc.com/heather-denny-quickens-pace-at-venerable-raleigh-contractor/
Robert Barnhill Jr. leaves tracks across eastern NC
http://businessnc.com/robert-barnhill-jr-s-leaves-tracks-across-eastern-n-c/
Dr. Mandy Cohen leads while living the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=665434&article_id=3709780&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5
Jennifer Dasal delves into the mystery and magic of art
https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=684494&article_id=3821664&view=articleBrowser&ver=html5
Despite his rise to stardom, Scotty McCreery is still a hometown guy
https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=652496&p=76&pp=1&view=issueViewer
Careers
Avoid burnout without breaking your job search habit
https://www.fm-magazine.com/news/2021/apr/find-a-new-job-strategies.html
Career readiness is key to staying employed
https://www.fm-magazine.com/news/2021/apr/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-change.html
Continuing education spans from college to career
https://businessnc.com/continuing-education-spans-from-college-to-career/
5 Tips for taking a professional headshot
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/newsletters/2017/apr/tips-professional-headshot.html
Government auditor improved employee training
ESOPs help employees with retention, succession
Economic Development
Education, economic development and jobs services build the future workforce
https://businessnc.com/education-economic-development-and-jobs-services-build-the-future-workforce/
Life Sciences Handbook 2019
https://businessnc.com/life-sciences-handbook-2019/
Food science centers packing multi-billion dollar impact
http://businessnc.com/food-science-centers-packing-multi-billion-dollar-impact/
Environment
Baby Boom of Turtles
The Call of the Wild
White Oak River Relaxathon
No Child Left Inside
https://coastalreview.org/author/terisaylor/
Children’s book launch