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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"