An MA Global Journalism and Public Relations graduate, Ethan is a well-versed, multi-faceted journalist specialising in Hallyu. Ethan has done a large range of written and audio content volunteering for organisations such as HALSUG, Hillz FM and UnitedKpop.
Ethan is best known for his role at K-pop Bangsong which he founded in 2017 and has seen him interview some of Korea's biggest indie stars as well as some of the world's biggest and most interesting Hallyu creators.
Work history
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Radio Presenter & Steering group memberHillz FM
Coventry, United KingdomFreelance
Working as a intermediary between the stations presenters and board of Directors to ensure that the station moves in the right direction:
- Advise and input on budget/funding
- Determine the scope and goals of the radio, as well as how success will be measured
- Plan and monitor project processes
- Develop strategy and problem-solving ideas
- Assist with concerns and issues related to the radio
- Work with colleges and universities in the local Coventry area to establish links and attract new, young and talent volunteers.
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Content writerUnitedKpop
United KingdomFreelance
Joining as a writer, my role includes writing pieces and articles from idol spotlight to concert reviews and concert updates.
During my time at UnitedKpop, I developed my writing and connections with the Korean music industry. I pitched and got approved for my own segment, 'Iconic Idols' which focuses on the musical achievements of K-pop idols who paved the way for current Korean music idols.
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Skills
- Adobe
- Interviewing
- Radio Broadcasting
- Producing
- Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Audio Editing
- Wordpress
Education
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MA Global Journalism and Public RelationsCoventry University
- Coventry, United Kingdom
Grade: Merit
Activities and societies: Pole fitness society & K-dance society
Modules:
7003 MAPA Global Politics and Relations - 67%
7001 MAPA Public Relations - 70%
7025 MAPA Specialist Research and Analysis - 72%
7004 MAPA Specialist Professional Practice in Journalism and PR - 67%
7100 MAPA Creative Futures and Social Change - 72%
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international summer schoolHanyang university
- Wangsimni-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Grade: A+ (3 Credits)Grade: A+ (3 Credits)
Activities and societies: Media seminar class
Mud Festival Trip
Museum and culture visits Activities and societies: Media seminar class Mud Festival Trip Museum and culture visits
While inside of Hanyang University i participated inside of there summer school programme where i lived inside of Korea for 4 weeks, learning about Korean culture visiting various museums and sitting in Korean, Language and society class where I was able to learn about Korean history.
Along with my Korean Media seminar class i was able to learn about the Media industry inside of Korea where i was able to learn about Korean music, cinematography and Korean Dramas as well as advertising inside of dramas also.
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Awards
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International Reporting: The Essential ToolkitJournalism Now
Completed as part of my Global Journalism and Public Relations master's course at Coventry University, this course was completed to teach me about international reporting.H
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Hillz FM Outstanding Volunteer Award 2023Hillz FM
Awarded by the mayor of Coventry, this award was for Ethan's contribution towards Hillz FM in his first year at the station, which saw him work as a presenter of K-pop Bangsong as well as a producer for presenters in studio 2, where he helped present shows and create additional material such as idents.+ Show more