Gabriel Fung
10 July 2024
Gigi Tang
30 October 2024

Matthew Cheng

BJ 2024, Matthew Cheng, Analyst, BlackRock

“HKU Journalism has been a fantastic place to learn and explore. The rich and flexible curriculum allowed me to take diverse courses in journalism, public relations, media production, and more. All professors I’ve met are dedicated teachers who have ample knowledge and experience to share. Outside the classroom, students are encouraged to gain real-world experience from the get-go.

In my second year, I had the opportunity to cover some of the biggest news stories in Hong Kong through an internship with the Associated Press, one of the largest news agencies in the world. As I discovered my interest in financial journalism, I also had the chance to participate in the Bloomberg Financial Journalism Mentoring Program with the help of our diligent career counselor. These opportunities enabled me to get valuable exposure to international journalism, multimedia reporting, and financial news writing under the guidance of industry professionals. Looking back, I am grateful to all my friends, teachers, and staff at HKU Journalism who have indulged my intellectual curiosity and supported me in carving my own path as I mature.”

Matthew double majored in Journalism and Philosophy. He is currently working as an Analyst at BlackRock.