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KE (Amber) LIU

240-507-5288
Washington, D.C.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Passions and skills in investigative, video, audio, and online journalism
Bilingualfluent in English with five years of English immersion education and proficient in Mandarin
EDUCATION
American University, Washington D.C.
(expected)7/2015
M.A. in Journalism and Public Affairs
Specialized coursework in international investigative reporting, online news production, TV production, digital audio
production, and backpack documentary
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, Colo.
5/2014
B.A. in Communication, cum laude, minor in Philosophy, mediation certificate
EXPERIENCE
The Washington Post, Washington D.C.
1/2015present
Investigative Practicum Intern
Collaborating on in-depth investigative stories with Pulitzer Prize-wining journalists
Compiling, logging, organizing and analyzing data
Interviewing possible characters for the story
Investigative Reporting Workshop, Washington D.C.
8/2014present
Graduate Researcher
Researching on a nonprofit newsrooms around the world project
Analyzing data for a long form human right story that will be published in April
Writing audio script for a ongoing project
Updating social media outlets and locating relative images for Workshops website
Peoples Daily Newspaper, Beijing, China
6/20138/2013
Editorial Intern
Wrote up to six news articles per week on cultural and educational events
Conducted two interviews via phone and wrote long-form feature articles
Translated English database into Chinese
PIRG Energy Service Corps, Denver, Colo.
1/20135/2013
Media Coordinator
Reported on energy conservation activities weekly and photographed events
Managed and produced blog posts on Facebook and the organizations official website
Wrote three news pitches, edited two invitation letters and conducted two interviews in person
Beijing Television Station, Beijing, China
12/20121/2013
Editorial Assistant
Edited footage for a morning childrens show
Copyedited subtitles for the show
Located relevant images for the show
MULTIMEDIA SKILLS
HTML, CSS, WordPress, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, Audacity, Microsoft Office, AP ENPS,
AP Style, digital SLRs, HD video camera equipment, audio recording devices and studio equipment.
ACTIVITIES
International Club Beijing, CU Denver, Denver, Colo.
5/20135/2014
Vice President
Planned, organized and photographed Mid-Autumn Festival Banquet; ICB Fall Fest Activity; Chinese Lantern
Festival Banquet; Chinese Heritage Night; and basketball tournament.
Wrote invitation letters and collaborated with organizations, including Communications Department and up to 15
student organizations.
PIRG Energy Service Corps, Denver, Colo.
8/201212/2012
Volunteer
Taught presentations about environment conservation