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Taylor Popielarz

Taylor Popielarz

Washington,DC

Summary

Taylor is an Emmy-nominated National Political Reporter for Spectrum News. Based in the nation’s capital since 2018, he covers President Donald Trump and national politics for Spectrum News TV stations and streaming. His reporting has taken him from the halls of Capitol Hill to the White House briefing room to 23 states and two European countries. He often works as a one-man-band, shooting, writing, and editing stories for TV and digital.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

National Political Reporter,

Spectrum News
Washington, DC
06.2023 - Current
  • Closely cover Donald Trump and JD Vance from the campaign trail and the White House for Spectrum News TV stations and streaming
  • Report daily from key battleground states and develop sourcing throughout the 2024 election cycle
  • Pitch, shoot, write, edit, present live, and post to digital daily reports and special projects about national politics
  • Provide reporting and analysis in Spectrum News live national reports
  • Appear regularly on NPR's '1A'

Washington Correspondent,

Spectrum News
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Report daily from Capitol Hill and the field for Spectrum News TV stations across the country
  • Pitch, shoot, write, edit, present live, and post to digital daily reports and special projects about politics and policy
  • Provide reporting and analysis in Spectrum News live national reports
  • Cover Ohio’s congressional delegation as the only DC-based TV reporter assigned to the beat

Multimedia Journalist,

ABC57 News (WBND)
South Bend, IN
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Report daily in the field as a one-man-band — pitch, shoot, write, edit, set up live shots, post to digital
  • Produce, shoot, and field-anchor special reports from local and national political events
  • Act as a one-man assignment desk for two counties in Southwest Michigan
  • Moderate panel/town hall discussions and appear on WNIT’s ‘Politically Speaking’

Intern

NBC News, ABC News, WNYW
New York, NY
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Intern with the NBC News Investigative Unit, the ABC News Assignment Desk, and Fox 5's 'Good Day New York'

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2015

Skills

Broadcast and print writing; public speaking; podcasting; vertical videos; editing on Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro/Edius/Dalet; shooting on Sony/Panasonic/GoPro/iPhone cameras; Microsoft Office; iNews; ENPS; singing; sales; juggling

Accomplishments

  • Spectrum News ‘On the Spot Award’ for insurrection/inauguration coverage, 2021
  • Three-time Emmy nominee for Ohio political coverage, 2020-2021
  • Quinnipiac University’s Outstanding Senior Award, 2015
  • QU School of Communications Journalism Research Award, 2015
  • Q30 Television News Department Member of the Year, 2015
  • Member of Lambda Pi Eta, 2014
  • Senior Advisor/Top 40 Sales Rep. in NJ for Cutco Cutlery, 2011-2012
  • Recipient of the St. Joseph Medal, 2011

Follow me

X: @TaylorPopielarz

Facebook: @TaylorPopielarzTV

Instagram: @TaylorPopielarz

TikTok: @taylor_popielarz

Timeline

National Political Reporter,

Spectrum News
06.2023 - Current

Washington Correspondent,

Spectrum News
06.2018 - 06.2023

Multimedia Journalist,

ABC57 News (WBND)
09.2015 - 06.2018

Intern

NBC News, ABC News, WNYW
06.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

Quinnipiac University

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