Join us for a one-hour informative session designed especially for journalists.
Journalists use Census Bureau data for a wide range of applications—from accessing a single statistic in data.census.gov to complex analyses of data for thousands of geographic areas.
Many of the best news articles based on Census Bureau data are written without the restriction of a deadline, by searching through tables on the U.S. Census Bureau’s web site to find the hidden stories in the data.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to use American Community Survey (ACS) Data
- How to access and use Data.census.gov
- Where and when survey data are released
- Procedures for securing SME and interviews
- Census Bureau Embargo policy
- Where to find pitches, tip sheets, and news releases
- How to cite US Census Bureau information and data
*Note: There are no data releases associated with this training.
Presented by Joe Quartullo, Data Dissemination Specialist, and Susan Licate, MBA, Media Specialist, US Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Census Center
About the Presenters
Joe Quartullo has been employed by the Census Bureau since the late 20th Century, having held positions as Geographic Specialist, Survey Statistician, Program Coordinator and Area Manager. Currently, as a Data Dissemination Specialist, Joe promotes the use of census data to anyone with an interest or a need to work with this valuable information including media, community organizations, municipal officials, chambers of commerce, librarians, students, and entrepreneurs. He is available for complimentary presentations and hands-on data workshops.
Susan Licate serves as the Media and Partnership Specialist and Congressional Liaison for the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Philadelphia Region, a position she has held since early 2019.
She is responsible for media relations across the region’s eight states plus Washington D.C. and serves as a spokesperson for both regional and national events. Additionally, Susan manages a partnership portfolio of elected officials, local governments, organizations, and business leaders to ensure awareness, participation, and engagement for the Bureau’s 130 surveys and programs.
Susan’s career spans over 25 years leading and advising agencies, companies and non-profit organizations with their management, communications, and public relations needs.