Sophie Brown, MJ 2013
Independent multimedia journalist in Hong Kong
“I joined the JMSC seeking to move into journalism from public relations. Two years on, I’ve had the opportunity to work with CNN International as a digital news producer, intern with TIME Magazine, and report for other news outlets in Asia. The MJ programme armed me with a wide range of technical skills that are essential for journalists in the digital age. What’s more, I learned from a faculty with extensive practical experience, formed bonds with students from all over the world, and gained the confidence to pursue my dream career.”
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 Lkhagva Erdene, MJ 2013
Executive Producer of News, Mongol TV
“As I come from a country with a partly free and chaotic media landscape, a year at JMSC proved to be a life changing experience for me, both in acquiring new skills and understanding the impact and necessity of unbiased reporting in a democratic society. Upon returning home I’ve joined Mongol TV, a commercial broadcaster, as head of news/executive producer. In my current role I am leading a team of 30 reporters, producers and anchors. The station and our newsroom are strong defenders of intellectual property: we have denounced copyright infringement, and we have also vowed to fight corruption through the strength of our airways. We have organized the inaugural television forum this February, and I am personally coordinating the effort to establish the first media council in the country.”
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 Erin Hale, MJ 2014
Copy Editor, Phnom Penh Post
“The JMSC master’s program took my previous knowledge of journalism from my college paper and internships and turned it into a professional skill set. At the JMSC I learned how to improve my writing, pitch story ideas, and also to translate them to multimedia projects. I also learned a lot about Asia, from politics to media law, which helped me at my summer internship at the South China Morning Post, and later when I was applying for a full-time job at the Phnom Penh Post. It wasn’t until I moved to Cambodia though, where one of my classmates lives, that I realized that probably the most important lesson was meeting journalists from around the world, and understanding the challenges they faced.”
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Li Shen, MJ2013
Hong Kong Correspondent, Caixin Media
“As an experienced journalist, JMSC armed me with new media knowledge and documentary film making skills, as I believe it is vital for future journalists to be able to grasp multiple modes of reporting. I also benefited from the wide student pool at the JMSC ….We learn from each other, play together as well as share career opportunities. After one year’s study, JMSC really has raised me up and encouraged me to pursue a journalist’s career for a life time. “
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 Aleksander Solum, MJ 2014
Video Journalist and Producer
I joined the JMSC with the hope of taking my work experience in video journalism to a new level, and to stay in Asia and work as a video producer. Studying at the JMSC gave me the opportunity to learn from some of the most talented journalists and producers in the business. Not only did the faculty give me every opportunity to develop my storytelling skills, but the tutors also encouraged me to further develop my ideas, giving me a more thorough perspective on my work. During my time at the JMSC I had the chance to carry out assignments that eventually led to work opportunities with media outlets including Radio Television Hong Kong and the South China Morning Post. This gave me a real foot in the door into a working life as a freelancer. But more importantly, the experience has given me the confidence to work independently as a journalist, and to continue developing my skills even after graduating.
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Zhen Jiajia, MJ2013
Reporter for Mingpao in Hong Kong
“The one-year study at MJ was amazing, it not just brought me solid technical skills, but also the courage to ask questions, the passion for data mining and a broader vision of the future of journalism……. Recently I have joined Mingpao, one of the most credible and popular Hong Kong newspaper as a Business reporter covering mainland property market. I have found what I have learnt from Financial and Economics Journalism courses were extremely helpful. Luckily, my article was published on the front page of business news only one month after joining Mingpao.”
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