MJ alumni stories Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Journalism and Media Studies Centre, The University of Hong Kong

5 October 2018

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Ernest Chan

MJ 2017, Ernest Chan, Associate Editor, Ignites Asia

“The MJ programme represented a career switch for me after several years working in tech in Hong Kong. The experience brought me up to speed with some of the hard skills required in the field, but the main advantage of the programme was the opportunity to network and build relationships with experienced journalists, as well as fellow classmates who shared my enthusiasm for journalism.”

28 October 2016

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Sonia Awale

MJ 2016, Sonia Awale, Associate Editor, Nepali Times
"Completing a Master of Journalism at the JMSC makes one ready to face any situation and work in any newsroom around the world. My time at the JMSC has taught me that we as reporters need to be flexible, persistent, observant and always have a plan B.

30 November 2015

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Shari Nijman

MJ 2011, Multimedia Producer / Public Information Officer, United Nations
'The JMSC allowed me to develop myself as a true all-round reporter. Video, photography, writing, social media: after completing the MJ I am confident in my abilities in all of them. This versatility is extremely appreciated and sought after in today’s media world. Learning journalism skills in Hong Kong also means real-life exposure to dealing with complex and sometimes politically sensitive subject matter—very useful if you want to work in any international capacity.'

26 October 2015

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Arshiya Khullar

MJ 2014, Editor, Global Publishing, McKinsey & Company
'As someone who was working as a journalist in New Delhi before joining the Master’s programme at The Journalism and Media Studies Centre, I entered the programme with the idea of strengthening my reporting skills and expanding my network in the region. I ended up leaving with much more. With experienced working journalists as faculty members and JMSC alumni in every major news organisation in Hong Kong, the programme helped me gain inroads into the competitive world of financial journalism.'

26 October 2015

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Kevin Dharmawan

MJ 2014, Photo Editor, Asia Photo Desk, Bloomberg
'I joined the JMSC seeking to move into a career working with images. It wasn't the easiest path to take but I was confident that with my experience and with the JMSC laying out the foundations I would be in a good position. Following graduation from the programme, I joined the photo team at The International New York Times as an intern. Newsrooms are looking for specialists, but they also want someone who is well versed in a lot of things.'

25 October 2015

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Joyce Liu

MJ 2015, Joyce Liu, Video Producer/ Camera Operator, BBC News Beijing
"Studying at the JMSC was the best time of my life. I got a better understanding of democracy and justice, and became more determined to be a journalist. At the JMSC, I honed my filming and video editing skills, and learned how to discover and produce human-interest stories and documentaries.

25 October 2015

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Jane Li

MJ 2015, Bonds reporter, IFR Asia
'I've always wanted to be a print journalist but it wasn't until I joined the MJ programme that I realised how many more opportunities I could have in this field, such as documentary production. I learned all my video production skills from the JMSC, and I've been fascinated by it since the first day I touched a JVC and learned how to use Premiere. I've made up my mind to become a multimedia journalist at the end of this programme, and I've always felt so grateful for having the opportunity to become friends with so many fantastic teachers as well as the alumni.'