Joe Spurr

Current

• Web Developer at KPBS

Past

• Staff Writer at TechTarget
• Correspondent at The Boston Globe

Education

• Northeastern University

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Connections

85 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• joespurr.com
• kpbs.org

Joe Spurr’s Summary

I am a self-taught front-end web developer with a passion for community and standards-based design.

My years as a journalist also afford me an ability to research, interview, and compose quality copy under tight deadlines and strict standards of accuracy. I am trained to expose the heart of an argument, a skill bolstered by an education focused on culture and ethics.

I love to innovate, interact, learn, and work hard. I always give my best.

Joe Spurr’s Specialties:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Django, Ellington CMS, Wordpress, ExpressionEngine, Google Maps API, Final Cut, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, Twitter, etc.

Joe Spurr’s Experience

• Web Developer

  KPBS

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  February 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  Previous and overlapping job titles/duties include Online Copy Editor and Online Content Producer.

• Staff Writer

  TechTarget

  (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2006 — July 2006 (7 months)

• Correspondent

  The Boston Globe

  (Public Company; Writing and Editing industry)

  June 2001 — May 2003 (2 years )

Joe Spurr’s Education

• Northeastern University

  B.S. , Journalism , 1999 — 2004

  Minors: Philosophy, Sociology

  Activities and Societies:

  The Northeastern News (Student Paper)

Additional Information

Joe Spurr’s Websites:

• joespurr.com
• kpbs.org

Joe Spurr’s Groups:

Knowbility

•    Public Radio
•    San Diego Tweetup
•    Web Standards Design + Development
•    San Diego Twitter

Joe Spurr’s Honors:

• APTRA 2008 Mark Twain Award Winner: KPBS for "Best Use of Web, Breaking News"

• The Northeastern News | Everett C. Marston Award, Best Beat Reporter, 2001-2002

• Boston Globe/Northeastern University Merit Scholarship Award Nominee

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