Frances Kuo

Correspondent/Producer at CGTN America
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
Languages
  • Mandarin Chinese Professional working proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Tasha Woodley, MBA

Frances was my news writing instructor at the Carolina School of Broadcasting. I highly recommend her as an instructor! Her real work experience and subject matter expertise enables her students to become better writers, reporters and producers. Frances always goes the extra mile to help each student individually and offers time after class to assist students. All of this is done with a courteous smile and a warm attitude that is contagious! I am highly impressed with Frances and to this day I continue to send her my writings for review. She stills responds quickly and is always eager to help.

Stephanie Glover

Frances Kuo is, no doubt, one of my favorite instructors at the Carolina School of Broadcasting. She made learning news writing simple and fun. I truly believe the foundation she gave me has made me a stronger writer. I would take any class instructed by Frances Kuo.

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Credentials

  • Communicating Across Cultures
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • CGTN America
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Correspondent/Producer
      • Apr 2014 - Present

      *Wrote and produced lead and breaking international stories for a worldwide audience at CGTN America, the English-language news operation run by China's largest broadcaster *Enterprised story ideas, wrote, did liveshots and reported stories on international issues including the U.S.-China trade war, the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election *Reported and field produced stories from the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia *Served as fill-in anchor for newscasts, including leading breaking news coverage *Produced live segments for in-house and foreign correspondents by providing news content, including video and soundbites, and editorial direction; news coverage included U.S. Capitol riot, U.S. Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden *Interviewed international affairs experts for news segments *Produced in-depth segment "Insight" exploring international news topics, including package and guest interview elements *Copy-edited scripts for newscasts to ensure accuracy and conformity to newsroom policies and standards Show less

  • NBC News
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Producer/Reporter, Foreign Desk & Live Desk, London 2012 Olympics
      • Apr 2009 - Apr 2014

      *Assisted in coverage of Olympic-related stories for Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 for NBC News Channel *Part of on-site production team for NBC's coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympics - interviewed Olympic athletes, edited video and wrote stories on Olympic competitions to be distributed to NBC domestic affiliates, coordinated affiliate requests for Olympics competition footage and interviews *Produced, wrote and reported international and national news stories for NBC affiliates including Malaysia Airlines jetliner investigation, Ukranian protests, death of Nelson Mandela, birth of Prince George, election of Pope Francis, ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, Dagestan connection to Boston marathon bombings, Syrian conflict *Produced packages from NBC foreign correspondents to be distributed to NBC affiliates *Used editorial news judgment to identify appropriate foreign stories for NBC affiliates nationwide and foreign clients *Wrote clear, concise and accurate international news stories for distribution under tight deadlines *Executed requests for news material from domestic and international clients *Edited news items using AVID Instinct in digital, non-linear format *Coordinated live feeds of breaking international stories *Established and developed client relationships with foreign clients in Canada (CBC, CTV), Japan (NTV) and Australia (7Net) *Helped gather video content for the Today Show and NBC News Channel bureaus Show less

  • CSB Media Arts Center
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor
      • Apr 2009 - 2014

      Named as one of the top TV broadcasting instructors, based on student evaluations; taught courses in speech, writing and reporting; advised students in career development

    • Instructor
      • 2009 - 2014

      As one of the school's core instructors, I taught courses in TV news writing, reporting, speech/diction and producing. I also supervised student newscasts and advised students on pre-production practices. Additionally, I led seminars on the aforementioned topics to potential students visiting the campus. I've consistently received excellent teacher evaluations from students.

  • Queens University of Charlotte
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2009 - 2013

      Taught courses and developed curriculum in courses on persuasion, introduction to news reporting, advanced reporting and writing; developed course material, mid-term and final exams, project assignments Taught courses and developed curriculum in courses on persuasion, introduction to news reporting, advanced reporting and writing; developed course material, mid-term and final exams, project assignments

  • Wingate University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • 2009 - 2013

      Developed curriculum and taught courses in public speaking, introductory/advanced news writing and reporting, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, group communication and persuasion Developed curriculum and taught courses in public speaking, introductory/advanced news writing and reporting, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, group communication and persuasion

  • NBC News Channel, London
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Producer
      • Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

      *Managed overnight desk for NBC News Channel's London Olympics headquarters *Interviewed Olympics athletes *Wrote stories, determined relevant content and edited video on Olympic competitions to be distributed to NBC domestic affiliates *Managed NBC affiliate requests for Olympics competition footage and interviews *Coordinated reporter liveshots for NBC affiliates *Managed overnight desk for NBC News Channel's London Olympics headquarters *Interviewed Olympics athletes *Wrote stories, determined relevant content and edited video on Olympic competitions to be distributed to NBC domestic affiliates *Managed NBC affiliate requests for Olympics competition footage and interviews *Coordinated reporter liveshots for NBC affiliates

  • WCNC Charlotte
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
      • Dec 2006 - Apr 2009

      Enterprised local stories, conducted daily live shots, developed local beat for contacts and story ideas; served as fill-in anchor on newscasts Enterprised local stories, conducted daily live shots, developed local beat for contacts and story ideas; served as fill-in anchor on newscasts

  • WAVE
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
      • 2003 - 2006

      Enterprised local stories and produced long-form pieces that garnered awards in the region, including two Emmy nominations; conducted live shots; anchored morning newscasts Enterprised local stories and produced long-form pieces that garnered awards in the region, including two Emmy nominations; conducted live shots; anchored morning newscasts

  • Fort Wayne's NBC
    • United States
    • Reporter/Fill-in Anchor
      • Nov 2001 - Nov 2003

      Enterprised and reported on local news stories, interviewed sources, conducted live shots Enterprised and reported on local news stories, interviewed sources, conducted live shots

  • Wfld Tv-Fox Television Stations
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Writer
      • Jun 2000 - Nov 2001

      Wrote national and local stories for FOX's morning and 10 p.m. newscasts; helped produce news packages by close coordination with anchors and reporters Wrote national and local stories for FOX's morning and 10 p.m. newscasts; helped produce news packages by close coordination with anchors and reporters

Education

  • Northwestern University
    M.S., Journalism
    1999 - 2000
  • Cornell University
    B.S., Communications/Political Science
    1994 - 1998
  • Sciences Po
    International Relations and Affairs
    1996 - 1997
  • Campus Universitaire de Jussieu
    French Literature
    1996 - 1997
  • Language Academy of the Carolinas
    Spanish Language
    2014 -
  • Central Piedmont Community College
    Web Design Certificate Program
    2011 -

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