Xiaotong Yu

Experience

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  Spring News, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  Student Journalist

  - Freelance writer and photographer. - Wrote deep reports and stories on campus.

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  China Youth Daily

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Editorial Intern, New Media Editorial Department

  - Designed image layouts for posting on Chinese social media platforms. - Wrote social media impact analysis reports. - Wrote 13 articles on various topics, posted semi-monthly.

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  China Central Television

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  New Media Editor Intern/ WeChat Articles Writer Intern, Economic News Department

  - Wrote reports, collected, and analyzed data from 18 mainstream news websites worldwide.- Supported chief editor in writing four political-economic news reports.

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  Financial Times

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

  Audio Editorial Intern, Audio Editorial Department

  - Assisted chief editor in producing nine weekly audio programs.- Used media sales and marketing strategies to promote FT Chinese App.- Communicated with news subscribers, improving their impressions of the brand. - Worked under a high-pressure schedule.

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  Journal of Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

  Editorial Intern, Editorial Department

  - Provided editorial support (research, drafting, proofing) for senior executives.- Helped edit academic Chinese papers and assisted in releases on social media platforms.

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  XInhua News Agency

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  Editorial Intern, Cankaoxiaoxi Editorial Department

  - Wrote three monthly reports with the guidance of chief editor. - Collaborated with the editorial team and wrote five financial news reports.

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  中国社会科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS)

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Administrative Staff, School of Journalism and Communication

  - Assisted professors in their research projects and grant applications.- Performed administrative tasks in the Journalism and Communication Department office.

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  Dance Marathon at the University of Florida

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Multimedia Captain

  Dance Marathon at the University of Florida (DM at UF) is the largest student-run and highest fundraising philanthropy in the Southeast. This organization raises money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital, UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Multimedia Captains are responsible for several different aspects of this amazing organization.As a Multimedia Captain, I am tasked with capturing 100+ photo or video files at each Dance Marathon event to share on social media. I edit, sort, and upload the best quality files according to specific DM brand guidelines within a 24 hour time frame using softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro. Also included within this position is fundraising and raising awareness for the Children's Miracle Network, which aims to provide groundbreaking research and world-class care for patients with pediatric illnesses. Show less