Ignacio Calderon
About Ignacio Calderon
Ignacio Calderon is a Climate and Government Watchdog Reporter currently working at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has a background in photojournalism and data journalism, with previous experience at various media organizations and academic institutions.
Current Role at Gannett
Ignacio Calderon serves as a Climate and Government Watchdog Reporter at Gannett, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. He has held this position since 2024, working from Fort Collins, Colorado. In this role, he focuses on issues related to climate change and government accountability, contributing to the organization's commitment to investigative journalism.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Calderon has a diverse background in journalism, having worked in various capacities. He was a Special Correspondent at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for one month in 2020. He also served as a Data Reporter and USA TODAY Fellow at Investigate Midwest for 11 months in 2021. His experience includes roles as a Photojournalist and Senior Video Editor at The Columbia Chronicle, where he worked for 11 months in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Educational Background
Ignacio Calderon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism from Columbia College Chicago, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. He furthered his education by pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Science at Iowa State University, which he attended from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, he studied Data Journalism and Visualization at the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas in 2019.
Research and Videography Experience
Calderon has experience in research and videography. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University from 2022 to 2024. He also served as a Videographer at CIRAS - Iowa State University for one month in 2022. These roles contributed to his skills in data analysis and visual storytelling.
Work History Overview
Throughout his career, Ignacio Calderon has held various positions in journalism and research. His roles have included Staff Photographer at the University of Arkansas for one month in 2018 and a significant tenure at The Columbia Chronicle. His work spans multiple states, including Illinois, Iowa, and Colorado, reflecting a broad geographic experience in media.