EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Medill Graduate School of Journalism • Evanston, Illinois
Candidate for Master of Science in Journalism, August 2016
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Journalism & Mass Communication • Madison, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts degree, December 2013
Major: Journalism & Mass Communication, Concentrations: Reporting and Strategic Communication
University of Sydney, Australia study abroad 2013 – completed courses in Performance Studies
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
MLex Market Insight • Washington D.C. & San Francisco, CA September 2016 – Present
Technology Reporter
- Providing breaking news, insight and analysis of technology-related regulatory and legislative issues, including privacy, data security, intellectual property and e-commerce activities
Medill News Service • Chicago, Illinois & Washington D.C. January 2016 – August 2016
Technology, Business and National Security Reporter
- Analyzed industry, economic and consumer data and reported the stories on multimedia platforms such as data graphic, video and audio
- Reported on trade policies, energy, technology, data security for media partners including PCWorld, U.S.News, MarketWatch, Times Union and USA TODAY
- Conducted interviews, in-depth research and investigation to examine the security of the U.S. power grid
TODAY’S TMJ4 • Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 2014 – August 2015
TV News Video Editor
- Screened, logged and edited video to assist producers and on-air talent for TV news
- Demonstrated strong news judgment to meet deadlines for news assignments, attached and monitored videos in show
WisEye Public Affairs Network • Madison, Wisconsin May 2013 – July 2013
Assistant Producer
- Researched and proposed story ideas to report on state politics
- Provided production support to producers during remote shoots and edited video footages with Final Cut Pro software
- Facilitated interviews, and successfully created solo project of original shows for the Perspective Wisconsin series
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fox International Channels • Sydney, Australia August 2013 – November 2013
Marketing Intern
- Instrumental in supporting Fox Australia achieve the highest rating in The Walking Dead premier history
- Performed in-depth market analysis to identify trends and facilitated in the development of marketing strategies
- Creatively edited images using Photoshop for the FX website and assisted with social media campaigns
Auditoire China • Beijing, China June 2012- August 2012
Project Assistant/Interpreter
- Conducted extensive market and brand research to develop project reports, assisted the campaign projects
- Appointed as Chinese-English interpreter for show directors to coordinate rehearsals
SKILLS
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Lexis-Nexis CourtLink, Bloomberg Terminal, Adobe Programs (Photoshop, In-Design, Premiere), Final Cut Pro X, WordPress
Languages: Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, and basic understanding of Spanish
ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Medill School of Journalism Leadership Council • Chicago, Illinois September 2015 – August 2016
Social Media Chair
- Collaborated with the Northwestern communications department to promote the school on social media outlets
- Initiated the #meetmedillmsj campaign and other initiatives to feature the reporting life of Medill students