About

I’m an experienced digital journalist equally comfortable writing code and prose. I'm currently pursuing projects that involve data visualization, structured journalism, newsroom processes, and digital archives. I write and report about emerging technology, energy, physical science, and software systems.

I previously worked as a digital editor at IEEE Spectrum, where I led product development of the website, CMS, and digital workflow tools. I also packaged in-depth features and special reports into engaging online experiences, shot and produced videos, and managed bloggers.

Services

Interactive data vizualizations
Data reporting and analysis
Writing and reporting
Digital publishing strategy
Custom WordPress development and themes
CMS and workflow solutions

Contact Info

Email: josh [at] joshromero [dot] com

Twitter: @joshuarrrr

Github: joshuarrrr

Résumé

EXPERIENCE

IEEE Spectrum, December 2007-March 2014

Senior Interactive Editor

Built interactive stories and trained the editorial, art, and production staff to use new digital tools
Worked directly with the web development team to create new features and improve the usability of the website and CMS; built prototypes and detailed requirements
Led two website redesign projects; contributed front-end design and development
Assigned, edited, and wrote features and news stories
Helped plan comprehensive special reports and weekly news coverage
Managed and recruited bloggers for five technology blogs; worked with several freelance video producers and writers
Shot, edited and produced dozens of videos; started a YouTube channel that has attracted millions of views

Previous position: Associate Editor

Completed Internships at IEEE Spectrum and Science Friday (NPR)

EDUCATION

M.A., Journalism (Science, Health, & Environment Reporting Program)

December 2007, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

B.S., Astronomy and Physics

December 2005, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (with Honors, Cum Laude)

SKILLS

Multimedia Production:

Experience shooting video, still photos, recording radio-quality audio
Proficient with Final Cut, SoundSlides, ProTools, Photoshop, Hype, and other software

Web Technology and tools:

Proficient with HTML, CSS (& LESS, SASS, etc.), JavaScript (& jQuery, D3, etc.), Flash, Ruby, Python, SQL, Git

AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS

American Business Media’s Jesse H. Neal Awards (highlights): Best Infographics (2016), Best Cross-Platform Package (2014), Best Theme Issue (2014, 2010), Best Use of Mobile (2013), Best News Coverage (2012), Best Website (2011, 2010), Grand Neal Award (2010)

ASBPE Awards of Excellence, Gold: Web Site Design (2014), Landing Page Design (2014)

TABPI Tabbie Award, Gold: Best b2b Website (2014)

National Magazine Award: General Excellence Among Thought Leader Magazines (2012)

Member: Online News Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors