Joe Yerardi is a journalist specializing in computer-assisted reporting, data visualization and news app development. He currently works as a data reporter and news developer at The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Skills

  
    Advanced proficiency with data analysis languages (Python, R), spreadsheet software (Excel)
and relational database programming languages (SQL)
Intermediate proficiency with computer-mapping (ESRI ArcGIS, Quantum GIS) and data
visualization (Highcharts, Leaflet, Tableau) software, and version control
systems (Git, GitHub)
Basic proficiency with statistical analysis software (PSPP, SPSS) and front-end development
languages (CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery)
Extensive experience acquiring and analyzing public data and records

  

Experience

  
    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Remote)
Data Reporter/News Developer, 2024-Present

NerdWallet (Remote)
Data Journalist, 2024

The Center for Public Integrity (Washington, DC)
Data Reporter, 2017-2024

inewsource (San Diego, CA)
Data Specialist, 2013-2016

San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio, TX)
Data Editor, 2012-13

The Center for Public Integrity (Washington, DC)
Computer-Assisted Reporting Intern, 2012

Missouri Lawyers Media (Columbia, MO)
Freelance Writer, 2011-12

News21 (Phoenix, AZ)
Reporting Fellow, 2011

Columbia Missourian (Jeffersion City, MO)
State Capitol Reporter, 2010

Investigative Reporters and Editors (Columbia, MO)
Database Analyst (NICAR Database Library), 2010-11

Education

  
    University of Missouri (Columbia, MO)
M.A. Journalism, 2010-12

New York University (New York, NY)
B.A. Journalism and History, 2006-10

Awards

  
    2022 Shaufler Prize
Winner - Third Place: "Cheated at Work"
2021 Sabew Best in Business Award
Winner - Government (Small Division): "Cheated at Work"
2021 Online Journalism Award
Winner - Explanatory Reporting (Small Newsroom): "Hidden Hardship"
2021 Paul Tobenkin Memorial Award
Winner: "Hidden Hardship"
2019 Gerald Loeb Award
Winner - Audio: "Medicaid, Under the Influence"
  