The PolicyViz Podcast Data for a Continent: Inside the European Correspondent's Visual Journalism
May 7, 2025
Mandy Spaltman and Sebastian Graeff, co-leads of the data team at The European Correspondent, delve into the world of visual journalism. They share insights on their innovative data visualization processes and the collaborative spirit that drives their team. The discussion highlights the balance between artistic freedom and design guidelines while exploring the challenges of creating engaging, multilingual content. Listeners will be fascinated by their vision for the future of interactive visuals and the ongoing evolution of storytelling in journalism.
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Mandy's Career Shift to Data Viz
- Mandy shifted from neuropsychology to data visualization because she found scientific graphs poor and uninspiring.
- Her background shapes her approach with a focus on human information processing and cognitive biases.
Sebastian's Unusual Path to Visualization
- Sebastian moved from mechanical engineering to data visualization after experimenting on social media.
- Discovering the field of data visualization led him to study computational social science while volunteering at the European Correspondent.
European Correspondent's Vision
- The European Correspondent is a volunteer news startup with over 150 journalists across Europe.
- Their goal is to unify Europeans by covering geopolitical events through data-driven journalism.