Experience

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  Korea JoongAng Daily

  • Seoul, South Korea

  • Business Editor

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • Seoul, South Korea

    Edit business stories for online and print release, with an emphasis on accuracy, prose and consistency.Compose headlines, summaries and subheadlines.Modify headlines, subheadlines and articles for print formatting.Liaise with journalists to ensure fidelity and veracity in edits, and preserve the intent and tone of the author.Maintain diligence despite fluctuations in workloads while meeting the print deadline.

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  KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)

  • Seoul, South Korea

  • News Editor/Anchor

    • Feb 2022 - Feb 2024
    • Seoul, South Korea

    Anchored the daily news segment KBS World Radio News for broadcast.Edited news articles for factual accuracy, managed the English news section of KBS at WORLD.KBS.CO.KR.Wrote stories and reporter’s packages for the website and broadcast.Oversaw adherence to the in-house style guide to ensure consistency and accuracy.Tracked breaking developments and ongoing issues to maintain timely reporting while also ensuring that embargo compliance.Administered the website to reflect the news cycle with up-to-date stories.Managed headlines and photos for accuracy in the latest developments.Edited recordings of reporter’s packages and inserts for news and other shows.

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  E-Spirit English Language Institute

  • Western Branch Manager, Director of Research & Development

    • Aug 2015 - Jan 2022

    Managed logistics, staff policy and regulation compliance, and long-term scheduling.Revised and created curriculum content to correspond to market trends and federal standards.Coordinated staff projects and administrative work.Conceived and implemented financially viable business reforms to generate sustained, manageable growth.

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  Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.'L)

  • Seoul, South Korea

  • Project Coordinator

    • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Seoul, South Korea

    Tasked with developing organizational systems, managing and coordinating the development and execution of projects, and liaising with external contributors.Primary researcher and author of website content. Responsible for keeping staff up to date on news and social developments pertaining to the adoptee community.Contributing to program logistics, budgetary efficiency and expense optimization, strategy for community engagement, policy advocacy, and task delegation, as well as public relations management and message crafting.

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  International Korean Adoptee Service, Inc. (NGO)

  • Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

  • Program Director & Community Coordinator

    • Oct 2013 - May 2015
    • Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea

    Developed and managed programs and events facilitating cultural and professional assimilation of adoptees residing in Korea.Managed multilingual/international communication and media and drafted English press releases.Liaised with experts and sponsors to develop an English education program for low-income areas.Oversaw administrative logistics and finances.Coordinated guest house arrangements, scheduling, and remittance.