Sean Neumann

Sean Neumann, Reporter - PEOPLE
Title: Reporter
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location: Chicago, Ill.
Expertise: Sports, Pop Culture
  • Sean Neumann is a journalist with more than a decade of experience working as a writer and reporter, with a focus on sports and pop culture news.
  • He joined PEOPLE in 2019 and currently serves as a sports reporter. Sean was previously a political reporter at PEOPLE.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Sean wrote for Rolling Stone, VICE, the Associated Press, and a number of other outlets as a reporter with a focus on sports and television.

Experience

  • Sean Neumann has more than a decade of experience working as a journalist and has worked at PEOPLE since 2019.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Sean worked as a freelance reporter for a number of publications, including Rolling Stone, VICE, ESPN, The New York Times, and more. Sean previously covered politics for PEOPLE from 2019 until 2022, covering the 2020 elections, as well as the Trump and Biden administrations.
  • Sean also previously worked as a news producer for Illinois Public Media, as well as a college sports reporter for The Associated Press. He graduated with a degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Education

Sean Neumann graduated with a degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

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