Alex Popichak

Multi-Hyphenate Communicator

Current communications professional at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Former news producer who spent 5 years at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh managing live newscasts, investigating stories, and earning Regional Emmy, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, and Telly recognition. Prior to that, I served as Executive Producer and data lead at Erie News Now. In my free time, I’m building out a stained glass workshop.

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Photography by AshKCaptures

Welcome To My Website

Right now it’s very much a work in progress. The eventual goal? A digital clearinghouse for my communications work, a portfolio of past news projects and favorite stories, maybe some writing, and definitely a look at whatever is happening out in the stained glass workshop. Who knows where it goes from here – stay tuned.

Selected Recognition n’at

  • 2026 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Winner — Crime/Justice (“Getting Away With Murder”)
  • 2026 PAB & Golden Quill Winner — Investigative/Public Affairs (“Dignity in Death” & “Dangerous Homes”)
  • Multiple Telly, Golden Quill, and Emmy Nods & Wins across local news leadership spanning WPXI and Erie News Now. (Full awards list).