Summary
Jan Diehm is a seasoned journalist-turned-engineer who blends data-driven storytelling with interactive graphics to deliver engaging news experiences. Based in San Antonio, he has spent the last decade shaping visual journalism at The Pudding, where he serves as Senior Journalist-Engineer, continually intertwining narrative, design, and code. His career spans roles at CNN, Guardian US, ABC News, and HuffPost, where he built scalable graphics workflows and digital storytelling tools that supported fast-paced newsrooms. Early in his career, he led digital redesign as Editor-In-Chief at The College Heights Herald, underscoring a track record of leadership and digital transformation. He holds a BA in Journalism from Western Kentucky University and brings a rare cross-disciplinary fluency across journalism, graphic design, and interactive development.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism at Western Kentucky University