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Erin Yudt is currently a freelance journalist. She specializes in video and motion graphics production, data journalism, and commercial photography. She was previously a reporter at the Pittsburgh Media Partnership Newsroom in Pittsburgh, Pa., and a digital reporter and multimedia content producer at WKBN in Youngstown, Ohio. Erin also participated in the Fulbright Berlin Capital Program in September 2024 and graduated from Point Park University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Psychology.
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Work Experience
Reporter at Pittsburgh Media Partnership
July 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026Reported on original enterprise multimedia stories focusing on government in Southwestern Pennsylvania; web site and social media content management.
Digital Reporter at WKBN
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Assisted with camera operations during live studio and sports broadcasts; web site and social media content management; graphics element productions for newscasts; reported, shot and edited original VO/SOTs.
Multimedia Content Producer at WKBN
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Produced and contributed multimedia content, including graphics elements for newscasts and editing of VO/SOTs; supported camera operations during broadcasts.
Newsroom Production Assistant at 90.5 WESA
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Assist reporters with additional reporting, write, pitch and edit own digital and audio stories, take photos for media library.
Editor-in-Chief / Staff Writer at The Globe
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024Oversee all staff, edit photos and stories, write in-depth news stories, social media and website management.
Apprentice / Producer of Point of View at Point Park News Service
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024Edit and manage all student multimedia content, social media and website management, produce and direct shows.
Editorial Intern at PublicSource
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Wrote, pitched and edited own digital stories, created graphics, managed website page of local officials, community resources.
Editorial Intern at Trib Total Media
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Assist reporters with additional reporting, write, pitch and edit own digital and print stories, take photos for media library.
Editorial and Multimedia Intern at The Sharon Herald
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Set up interviews for podcast guests, gather police and court reports, write and edit own stories for print and digital.
News Editor at WPPJ (student-run radio station)
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Assist DJs with news-related shows, edit scripts, write press releases for events, produce weekly news rundown.
Study Abroad Participant at International Media Course
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023Attended various seminars and media visits, broadening international affairs knowledge and documenting experience.
Program Participant at Fulbright Berlin Capital Program
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024One of 18 U.S. journalists selected to learn about German and European media and transatlantic affairs.
Board Member at Point Park School of Communication Curriculum Alumni and Professional Advisory Board
May 1, 2024 - PresentAlumni and Professional Advisory Board member (May 2024 - Present).
Freelance Journalist at Freelance - Western Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio
June 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026Full-Time Freelancing; volunteer for PAPER podcast production and social media management, videography, photography, written journalism.
Editor in Chief at The Globe
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024Oversee all staff, edit photos and stories, write in-depth news stories; social media and website management
Staff Writer at The Globe
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024Wrote in-depth news stories; contributed to social media and website management
Fulbright Berlin Capital Program Participant at Fulbright
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Learned about German and European media and transatlantic affairs; selected to participate in Berlin-based program
News Editor at WPP J (student-run radio station)
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Edit news-related shows, edit scripts, write press releases for events, produce weekly news rundown
Full-Time Freelancing at Western Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio
June 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026Volunteer for PAPER podcast production and social media management, videography, photography, written journalism
Education
M.A. in Journalism and International Affairs at University College Dublin
September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2027B.A. in Journalism with a minor in psychology at Point Park University
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024High School Diploma at Sharpesville Area School District, Sharpsville, PA
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021M.A. in Journalism and International Affairs at University College Dublin
September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2027B.A. in Journalism with a minor in psychology at Point Park University
August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024High School Diploma at Sharpsville Area School District
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021Qualifications
Golden Quill Award: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government - Division 3
January 1, 2026 - June 9, 2026Golden Quill Award Nomination: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government - Division 3
January 1, 2026 - June 9, 2026Point Park University Student Media Award: Outstanding Achievement for The Globe
January 1, 2024 - June 9, 2026Point Park University Student Media Award: Outstanding Achievement for Point Park News Service
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: Best In-Depth Reporting
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: Breaking News Reporting
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh: Gertrude Gordon Memorial Scholarship Contest 1st Place
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh: Gertrude Gordon Memorial Scholarship Contest 2nd Place
January 1, 2022 - June 9, 2026Golden Quill Award: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government - Division 3
January 1, 2026 - June 9, 2026Golden Quill Award: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government and Medical/Health - Division 3 (nominations)
January 1, 2026 - June 9, 2026Point Park University Student Media Award: Outstanding Achievement for The Globe (2024)
January 1, 2024 - June 9, 2026Point Park News Service Award (2023)
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards: Best In-Depth Reporting and Breaking News Reporting (2023)
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh: Gertrude Gordon Memorial Scholarship Contest 1st Place (2023)
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2026Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh: Gertrude Gordon Memorial Scholarship Contest 2nd Place (2022)
January 1, 2022 - June 9, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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