Erin Yudt

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Erin Yudt is currently a freelance journalist. She specializes in video and motion graphics production, data journalism, and commercial photography.

About

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.

  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 3

Work experience· 19 roles

Full-Time Freelancing · Western Pennsylvania/Eastern OhioJun 2026 – Aug 2026 · 3 mos

Volunteer for PAPER podcast production and social media management, videography, photography, written journalism

Freelance Journalist · Freelance - Western Pennsylvania/Eastern OhioJun 2026 – Aug 2026 · 3 mos

Full-Time Freelancing; volunteer for PAPER podcast production and social media management, videography, photography, written journalism.

Reporter · Pittsburgh Media PartnershipJul 2025 – May 2026 · 11 mos

Reported on original enterprise multimedia stories focusing on government in Southwestern Pennsylvania; web site and social media content management.

Board Member · Point Park School of Communication Curriculum Alumni and Professional Advisory BoardMay 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Fulbright Berlin Capital Program Participant · FulbrightApr 2024 – Sep 2024 · 6 mos
Program Participant · Fulbright Berlin Capital ProgramApr 2024 – Sep 2024 · 6 mos
Multimedia Content Producer · WKBNApr 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Digital Reporter · WKBNApr 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education· 6

M.A. in Journalism and International Affairs · University College Dublin2026 – 2027
B.A. in Journalism with a minor in psychology · Point Park University2021 – 2024
High School Diploma · Sharpesville Area School District, Sharpsville, PA2030 – 2021
M.A. in Journalism and International Affairs · University College Dublin2026 – 2027

Certifications and awards· 15

Golden Quill Award: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government - Division 32026
Golden Quill Award Nomination: Excellence in Written Journalism, Public Affairs/Politics/Government - Division 32026
Point Park University Student Media Award: Outstanding Achievement for The Globe2024 – 2026
Point Park University Student Media Award: Outstanding Achievement for Point Park News Service2023 – 2026

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