Taylor Polach
Erie
Summary
Broadcast journalism student pursuing sports media internships to develop on-air, interviewing, and live production experience with the long-term goal of working as sports broadcaster.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
On-Air Personality Intern
Happy Valley United
University Park
08.2025 - Current
- Assist the Executive Director of Football with year-round media operations and communications.
- Conduct post-game, NIL event, and recruit interviews, ensuring accurate and timely storytelling.
- Capture high-quality photo and video content and publish real-time updates across athletic social media channels.
- Support content strategy and execution for all sports, collaborating with coaches, athletes, and athletic communications staff.
Member
Association for Women in Sports Media
University Park
01.2025 - Current
- Active member of AWSM, supporting the advancement of women in the sports media industry.
- Attend weekly meetings with professionals across the sports industry to gain insight into career paths and industry expectations.
- Engage in networking opportunities to build connections, develop mentorships, and strengthen professional presence in sports media.
- Participate in discussions and workshops focused on developing skills needed to excel in sports broadcasting, reporting, and digital media roles.
Broadcast Operations Assistant
360Sports
University Park
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Contributed to 360Sports, a student-run live sports show produced in a professional studio environment.
- Operated studio cameras during live broadcasts while responding to real-time direction through a production headset.
- Gained behind-the-scenes experience in live show production, including camera operation, shot framing, and on-air troubleshooting.
- Strengthened understanding of studio workflows and the technical coordination required to execute a successful live sports broadcast.
- A student-run live sports show produced in a professional studio environment
Sports Reporter Shadow
Erie News Now
Erie
08.2025
- Shadowed Erie News Now sports reporter John Lydic during preseason high school football coverage across the Erie region.
- Assisted with on-camera interviews with players and coaches, strengthening professional interviewing techniques.
- Gained hands-on experience operating broadcast cameras and capturing field footage for same-day news packages.
- Observed newsroom workflows and learned how stories are edited, produced, and prepared for nightly television broadcast.
Live Podcast Guest
DeeJ Experience
Corry
01.2024
- Featured guest on a live sports podcast produced by DeeJ Experience, a company specializing in mobile entertainment, high school sports streaming, and commercial video production.
- Discussed personal Division I softball and recruiting experience, providing insight and analysis for a live audience.
- Gained on-air experience in a professional studio setting, strengthening confidence and communication skills in a live-broadcast environment.
- A company specializing in mobile entertainment, high school sports streaming, and commercial video production
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
12.2027
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Sports reporting
- Interviewing
Leadership Experience
Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Member of the Philanthropy Committee, Member of the Sisterhood Committee, Member of the Preference Committee, Member of the Outreach Committee
Timeline
On-Air Personality Intern
Happy Valley United
08.2025 - Current
Sports Reporter Shadow
Erie News Now
08.2025
Member
Association for Women in Sports Media
01.2025 - Current
Broadcast Operations Assistant
360Sports
01.2025 - 03.2025
Live Podcast Guest
DeeJ Experience
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism, Sports Studies
The Pennsylvania State University