About me
Academically and professionally trained as a journalist and editor. Currently finishing my MSc Culture and Society at LSE, with a research interest in popular culture, consumption sociology, and sustainability. Enthusiastic about books, social issues, and environmentalism.
Hoping to start my career in publishing, research, social media, and charity sectors.
Work history
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BaristaStarbucks Coffee
London, United KingdomPart Time
Making beverages and providing customer service at one of the busiest Starbucks stores in London (near Tower Bridge).
Editorial AssistantThe New York Times
- ChinaInternship
Translating articles on the NYT website from English to Chinese;
Copyediting and proofreading translated articles, independently writing headlines and abstracts;
Assisting senior editors to edit website layout, write briefings, and analyse social media feedback;
Part of the team that contributed to NYT’s Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the pandemic.
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Skills
- Admin Support
- Editing
- Writing
- Research
- Customer Service
- Video Editing
- Mandarin Chinese
- Interviewing
Education
MSc Culture and SocietyThe London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom
Upper 2:1 (expected). Modules include Qualitative Research Methods, Material Culture and Design, Sociology of Consumption, and Nature and Technology. Research interests: sustainability, consumption, media and cultural studies.
Exchange YearKing's College London
- London, United Kingdom
Fully sponsored by the Chinese Scholarship Committee. Received overall upper 2:1 grades. Modules include Film Studies, Culture Marketplace Case Studies on Marginalised Groups, and Language, Discourse & Social Media.
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