Katelyn Polantz
| Katelyn Polantz | |
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| Born | March 13, 1987 Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Jared Soares |
Katelyn Jo Polantz (born March 13, 1987) is an American journalist who currently reports on justice and crime as a senior reporter for CNN.[1] She grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in 2009. As an undergraduate, Polantz served as the editor-in-chief of the Pitt News.[2] Before joining CNN in 2017, Polantz worked as a reporter and producer for the Roanoke Times, the PBS NewsHour, the American Lawyer magazine, and the National Law Journal.
Personal life
Polantz grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Joan Gorczycki Polantz and Joseph Polantz. She met her husband, photographer Jared Soares, while working at the Roanoke Times in 2009. In 2018, she married Soares at Heinz Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh.[3]
Reporting
Polantz's reporting at CNN focuses on the U.S. Department of Justice, federal courts, and congressional investigations.[4] Her work contributed to CNN's 2020 Emmy award for coverage of Roger Stone's arrest.[5] She wrote about law firms and lobbying at the National Law Journal and the American Lawyer.[6] As a producer at the PBS NewsHour, Polantz covered the 2012 U.S. presidential election and the Supreme Court. At the Roanoke Times, Polantz wrote about schools, local government, and agriculture.[7]
References
- ↑ CONWAY, Molly. "CNN Profiles - Katelyn Polantz - Senior Reporter, Crime and Justice". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "'Vital for democracy': Celebrated Pitt alum discusses reporting on federal politics, justice system". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "Katelyn Polantz, Jared Soares". The New York Times. 2018-11-04. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ newsdesk; Levering, Spencer (2023-10-06). "'Hard work, persistence, red glasses': Katelyn Polantz talks about media, democracy". The Pitt News. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ↑ "National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences" (PDF). 41st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Winners.
- ↑ "About Katelyn Polantz". Law.com. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "Katelyn Polantz". National Press Foundation. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
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