Shei Yu

Experience

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  Green School Bali

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Tour Guide
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  Pomona College

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Researched academic texts and journals to recommend to Pomona College's Sociocultural Anthropology curriculum• Conducted a student survey of ANTH2 (Intro to Sociocultural Anthropology) • Launched campus-wide quarterly events to promote sustainable dining practices at Pomona College• Advertised events and campaigns on social media • Audited food purchasing patterns at Frank and Frary dining halls• Collaborated with Pomona College administrators, dining hall managers, and students

  • Research Assistant

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Sustainability Intern

    Oct 2018 - Nov 2019
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  Caracol Archaeological Project

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Field Assistant

  • Conducted archaeological field research in Caracol, Belize • Excavated, recorded, and cataloged artifacts including ceramic sherds, lithics, and caches • Maintained a daily notebook of field notes, drawings, lot changes, and soil changes• Performed scaled technical drawings for the Caracol Archaeological Project archives

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  Trader Joe's

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Crew Member
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  Pomona College

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Copyedited and proofread academic and personal essays including papers, lab reports, theses, and fellowship applications for undergraduate students• Corresponded and collaborated digitally with writers using online editing software • Participated in conversations about writing pedagogy, decolonizing language, and writing centers as socioemotional spaces. • Researched online community discourse, hate speech, and anti-Asian rhetoric for "Tracking #ChineseVirus: Analyzing Online/Offline Racism during COVID-19"• Tracked and analyzed 500+ posts on Twitter and Facebook tagged #ChineseVirus • Examined internet cultures and observed interactions in an anti-Asian Facebook group.

  • Writing Partner

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Summer Research Fellow

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
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  Los Angeles Review of Books

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Publishing Intern

  • Provided administrative support for the LARB Publishing Workshop, a five-week intensive program comprised of lectures and workshops featuring industry professionals working towards diversity and representation within publishing. • Produced two newsletters with articles, events, resources, and opportunities reaching 50,000+ subscribers through MailChimp.• Copyedited and proofread long-form television and film criticism for LARB’s Best of TV digest

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  The World Music Foundation

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Podcast Production Intern

  • Assisted with audio production tasks including editing or cutting audio clips.• Contributed to episode research and interview prep.• Created show notes, audiograms, and digital promos for social media and marketing.

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  One Institute

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Podcast Production Intern

  • Assists in producing podcast episodes and trailers• Drafts and proofreads episode copy, press releases, and web copy

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  Freelance

  Sept 2022 - now

  Freelance Audio Editor

  • Edited six podcast episodes for YouSpeak Radio, an audio project that explores intergenerational conversations with community trailblazers.• Edited series of oral history interviews and audio documentaries featuring archival studio recordings.

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  Immigrantly Media

  Dec 2022 - now

  • Produces Banterly, a Gen Z-targeted podcast, overseeing the entire production process.• Conducts editorial review for Immigrantly, an award-winning podcast centering immigrant stories.• Manages recording schedules and coordinates with hosts to ensure release of weekly episodes.• Handles episode uploads, quality assurance, and crafting engaging episode descriptions.• Oversees audio and video file storage, working closely with editors, engineers, and sound designers.• Acts at the primary liaison with network partners, facilitating ad campaigns with sponsors such as Nike, The State of New Jersey, and BetterHelp. Show less

  • Producer | American Public Media Group

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Associate Producer

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Audio Production Assistant

    Dec 2022 - Sept 2023
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  One Institute

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Producer - Periodically Queer Podcast

  • Assisted in production including interview prep, guest outreach, logging interviews, and scriptwriting. • Assisted with archival research including news clips and oral histories. • Supported episode promotion and social media initiatives.• Provided project management support and coordination to ensure satisfaction of grant requirements.• Drafted project timelines, coordinated with internal and external collaborators, and tracked schedules and deliverables.