Name: Amanda Xiang/项若锦
Age: 22
Origin country/town: Xi’an, China
Other places where you have lived: Beijing, China
Where are you living at the moment? Pennygangen, Gothenburg
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English
Academic background: BA in Radio and Tv Editing (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)
Work background: Worked as a Social Media Executive for a technology company in Beijing. Customer Receptionist in HERMÈS. Member of Digital Marketing for another technology company in Beijing. 3 years of working experience in the service industry(Sales, Barista). Being a part-time model(mainly in photos and TVC) and actress (TV series) for 4 years. Running my own social media channel on a Chinese platform.
Journalistic experience: None
Writing skills (English): IELTS 7.0, 6.5 in Writing. But I need to improve my English a lot. I never use English to write any academic articles. Even though I am introverted, please feel free to speak more English with me.
Data and graphic skills: I can edit pictures with photoshop and mobile apps.
I have used Excel (spreadsheets): YES
I have used Python: NO
I use other programming languages: NO
Audio, video, editing and publishing skills: Basic in Premiere Pro, but familiar with video editing on mobile phones. Familiar with operating social media on Chinese platforms.
Special interests/knowledge relevant for research/investigative journalism: Human rights/Democracy between Europe- China. Wild animal rights. Feminism rights.
Other skills/hobbies: Doing yoga, Swimming. Watching TV series and movies. Reading. Traveling.
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with: Knowing Asian/Chinese culture, creating/editing some short videos.
If you want to share a website or other personal links (Linkedin for example), please write the url:s here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda%E8%8B%A5%E9%94%A6-xiang-37989021a/
Contact details (preferred): ruojinxiang@gmail.com/0727806421