Hi, I’m Taryn Galbreath. I bring a diverse background in multimedia journalism and marketing, with experience anchoring live traffic reports, producing news content, and creating engaging marketing campaigns. I love combining graphic design skills with storytelling to deliver compelling information and visuals. Having worked in various markets across the U.S., including Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington D.C., I enjoy connecting with audiences through multiple platforms, whether it's TV, radio, or digital content. I’m passionate about continuous learning and always eager to tackle new challenges in media and marketing.

Taryn Galbreath

Hi, I’m Taryn Galbreath. I bring a diverse background in multimedia journalism and marketing, with experience anchoring live traffic reports, producing news content, and creating engaging marketing campaigns. I love combining graphic design skills with storytelling to deliver compelling information and visuals. Having worked in various markets across the U.S., including Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington D.C., I enjoy connecting with audiences through multiple platforms, whether it's TV, radio, or digital content. I’m passionate about continuous learning and always eager to tackle new challenges in media and marketing.

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Hi, I’m Taryn Galbreath. I bring a diverse background in multimedia journalism and marketing, with experience anchoring live traffic reports, producing news content, and creating engaging marketing campaigns. I love combining graphic design skills with storytelling to deliver compelling information and visuals.

Having worked in various markets across the U.S., including Chicago, Cleveland, and Washington D.C., I enjoy connecting with audiences through multiple platforms, whether it’s TV, radio, or digital content. I’m passionate about continuous learning and always eager to tackle new challenges in media and marketing.

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Work Experience

Executive Marketing Consultant at Property Tax Solutions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for marketing assessment, campaign strategy creation, graphic design, presentation, and execution. Edited newsletters and implemented print and digital marketing materials.
Executive Marketing Consultant at Property Tax Solutions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided marketing assessment, campaign strategy creation, graphic design, presentation and execution. Served as newsletter editor and implemented print and digital marketing materials.
Anchor • Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News of Charter Communications
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Gathered, prepared graphics and reported live traffic information as Traffic Anchor during the morning newscast, Mon – Fri for Northeast Ohio areas. Installed and maintained all drive time routes for various cities using Max Traffic drive time software. Conducted interviews, researched, wrote, shot, and edited video as a multimedia journalist.
Anchor • Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News of Charter Communications
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Gathered, prepared graphics and reported live traffic information as Traffic Anchor during the morning newscast across Northeast Ohio. Installed and maintained drive time routes using Max Traffic software. Conducted interviews, enterprise stories, and multimedia journalism tasks including shooting, writing, and video editing.
Traffic Anchor/Producer at iHeartMedia, Inc.
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Anchored and reported on-air live and recorded reports simultaneously across several markets daily. Reported on Bloomberg Radio and other stations across Washington D.C., Baltimore, Fredericksburg, and Winchester areas.
Traffic Anchor/Producer at iHeartMedia, Inc.
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Anchored and reported on-air live and recorded reports in several markets simultaneously under daily deadlines. Reported on multiple radio stations and markets including Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
Marketing Assistant at Compass Real Estate - Ferris Levin Collaborative
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Handled marketing tasks including brochure design, monthly postcard layout and mailing, logo and design support, blog, mass emails, listing and website updates, and social media working with Compass Marketing Center.
Marketing Assistant at Compass Real Estate - Ferris Levin Collaborative
December 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Designed brochures, postcards, and provided mailing, logo, and design support. Managed mass emails, listing and website updates, and social media posts working with Compass Marketing Center.
Freelance Journalist at Chicago Sun-Times; Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press; Chicago Defender
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Conducted shooting, writing, and editing of national digital content as a one-person team. Covered freelance assignments including in-person interviews, events, research for print and video. Also produced segments, directed floor, booked guests, operated studio camera, and performed multi-camera video editing.
Freelance Journalist at Chicago Sun-Times; Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press; Chicago Defender
December 31, 2018 - July 21, 2025
Shot, wrote, and edited national digital content. Freelance reporting involving assignments, interviews, event coverage, research, and producing video content.
Morning News Anchor and Reporter at Schurz Communications: HM News Now
December 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Anchored morning news five days a week, wrote news scripts and assigned graphics. Conducted live reporting of breaking news and interviews, worked with emergency agencies, prepared newscast rundowns and fill-in duties for other anchors.
Morning News Anchor and Reporter at Schurz Communications; HM News Now
December 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Anchored morning news five days per week; wrote news scripts, assigned graphics, conducted live reporting of breaking news and interviews, prepared newscast rundown, and worked with producers.
Multimedia Journalist: Videographer and Producer at ECTV – Comcast Channel 6, 16, and 19
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Produced segments, directed floor, booked guests, and handled studio camera operations during live multi-camera broadcasts. Served as an introduction instructor to Adobe Premiere Pro.
Multimedia Journalist: Videographer and Producer at ECTV – Comcast Channel 6, 16, and 19
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Produced segments, directed floors, managed booking and studio camera operation. Handled live broadcast multi-camera control and taught Adobe Premiere Pro.
Account Executive at The Chicago Sun-Times and CLTV – Chicago Tribune Media Group
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025
Served as liaison between management, finance, production, design, and executives. Increased territory revenue by more than 20% through prospecting, presenting, and relationship building.
Account Executive at The Chicago Sun-Times and CLTV – of Chicago Tribune Media Group
December 31, 2010 - July 21, 2025
Served as liaison between management, finance, production, design, and executives. Increased territory revenue by over 20% through prospecting, presentations, and relationship building.

Education

Master of Science at Northwestern University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master of Science at Northwestern University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master of Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Associate: Premiere
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate: Dreamweaver
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate: Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
White House Correspondent’s Association Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
NABJ Chicago Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
White House Correspondent’s Association Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
NABJ Chicago Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate: Premiere, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Financial Services