David Tauchen
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David Tauchen is an American journalist and public relations professional. He currently serves as public relations specialist at the Colorado School of Mines
.
, CA. He grew up in Centennial, CO attending Cherry Creek High School
and graduating in 2002.
He majored in journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder
. While in college he was one of the first students to appear on MSNBC's On Campus segment, a program that invites student journalists to appear on air. In 2006, Tauchen received a Heartland Chapter Emmy Award for Student Achievement for his role as producer on a documentary titled "Destination: Pluto and Beyond". Tauchen was also featured in the 2006 PBS documentary series Roadtrip Nation
In the series, he and two team members travel the U.S. interviewing successful people about how they found their careers. Notable interviews include Ira Glass
, David Neeleman
, and Wanda Sykes
.
In 2005, Tauchen was the Tony Peyton Memorial Intern at the Washington Center for Politics and Journalism in Washington, DC.
and Washington, DC.
In 2007 he worked as a general assignment reporter and anchor at KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA. While there, he extensively covered the presidential campaigns in the months leading up to the Iowa Caucuses, including an exclusive interview with Barack Obama
.
After his time in Iowa he worked as a reporter and anchor at KOAA-TV
in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His last job in television was at 9News KUSA-TV
in Denver, CO where he worked as a multimedia journalist.
Can do a fierce moonwalk.
Colorado School of Mines
The Colorado School of Mines is a small public teaching and research university devoted to engineering and applied science, with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's natural resources. Located in Golden, Colorado, CSM was ranked 29th, in America among national...
.
Background
Tauchen was born in 1983 in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
, CA. He grew up in Centennial, CO attending Cherry Creek High School
Cherry Creek High School
Cherry Creek High School is the oldest of six high schools in the Cherry Creek School District in suburban Denver, Colorado. It is one of the largest high schools in the Denver metro area, with an campus and more than 3,700 students. Cherry Creek High School has been designated a Blue Ribbon...
and graduating in 2002.
He majored in journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
. While in college he was one of the first students to appear on MSNBC's On Campus segment, a program that invites student journalists to appear on air. In 2006, Tauchen received a Heartland Chapter Emmy Award for Student Achievement for his role as producer on a documentary titled "Destination: Pluto and Beyond". Tauchen was also featured in the 2006 PBS documentary series Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation began in 2001 as an idea Mike , Nathan, Brian and Amanda, four friends fresh out of college, formed when they were not sure what to do with their lives...
In the series, he and two team members travel the U.S. interviewing successful people about how they found their careers. Notable interviews include Ira Glass
Ira Glass
Ira Glass is an American public radio personality, and host and producer of the radio and television show This American Life.- Early life :...
, David Neeleman
David Neeleman
David G. Neeleman is a Brazilian-born American entrepreneur who has founded three commercial airlines, Morris Air, JetBlue Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines.-Biography:...
, and Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes is an American writer, stand-up comedian, actress, and voice artist. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America...
.
In 2005, Tauchen was the Tony Peyton Memorial Intern at the Washington Center for Politics and Journalism in Washington, DC.
Professional career
Tauchen began his reporting career as an intern at Bloomberg TV in both New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Washington, DC.
In 2007 he worked as a general assignment reporter and anchor at KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA. While there, he extensively covered the presidential campaigns in the months leading up to the Iowa Caucuses, including an exclusive interview with Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
.
After his time in Iowa he worked as a reporter and anchor at KOAA-TV
KOAA-TV
KOAA-TV, virtual channel 5 , is the NBC affiliate television station for southern Colorado. It is licensed to Pueblo, and broadcasts on digital channel 42 . It also operates a digital translator, K30JM-D channel 30, in Colorado Springs. The station has staff and offices in both Pueblo and Colorado...
in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His last job in television was at 9News KUSA-TV
KUSA-TV
KUSA, channel 9, is an NBC-affiliated television station in Denver, Colorado. KUSA is owned by the Gannett Company, and is a sister station to MyNetworkTV affiliate KTVD...
in Denver, CO where he worked as a multimedia journalist.
Personal Trivia
Received the nickname "Red Dave" in high school for his brilliantly red hair.Can do a fierce moonwalk.