Esther Jihye Yoon

• Report on politics, immigration, education, transportation, housing and underserved communities across New York and New Jersey; published more than 2,000 stories since 2023.
• Produce public-interest enterprise reporting on subway accessibility, immigration protections, elections and the everyday concerns of New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
• Manage multiple daily assignments under deadline, independently handling source development, interviews, field reporting, research, fact-checking and publication.

• Report on politics, immigration, education, transportation, housing and underserved communities across New York and New Jersey; published more than 2,000 stories since 2023.
• Produce public-interest enterprise reporting on subway accessibility, immigration protections, elections and the everyday concerns of New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
• Manage multiple daily assignments under deadline, independently handling source development, interviews, field reporting, research, fact-checking and publication.

• Report on politics, immigration, education, transportation, housing and underserved communities across New York and New Jersey; published more than 2,000 stories since 2023.
• Produce public-interest enterprise reporting on subway accessibility, immigration protections, elections and the everyday concerns of New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
• Manage multiple daily assignments under deadline, independently handling source development, interviews, field reporting, research, fact-checking and publication.

• Report on politics, immigration, education, transportation, housing and underserved communities across New York and New Jersey; published more than 2,000 stories since 2023.
• Produce public-interest enterprise reporting on subway accessibility, immigration protections, elections and the everyday concerns of New Yorkers across all five boroughs.
• Manage multiple daily assignments under deadline, independently handling source development, interviews, field reporting, research, fact-checking and publication.

• Facilitated international documentary production cycle, enhancing research and story development through filming and post-production.
• Conducted interviews with overseas experts and coordinated with international institutions, delivering real-time research support to field crews.
• Developed scripts and production plans while ensuring rigorous fact-checking of scientific and research-based material.

• Pitched and developed story ideas for CNN correspondents and global desk, translating breaking Korean news for international coverage.
• Conducted background research and assisted with interviews while coordinating field-reporting logistics for fast-paced global newsroom.
• Assisted reporters with research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy in news coverage.
• Coordinated logistics for on-site interviews, enhancing operational efficiency of news gathering processes.
• Developed content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement and expanding reach.

• Served as a liaison among international speakers, conference organizers and media teams at a major global forum attended by senior political, business and cultural figures (including former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, researchers from leading U.S. think tanks, vice presidents from Lionsgate and Dolby, and deans from Harvard and Stanford).
• Streamlined coordination of speaker schedules, interviews, briefing materials, and event logistics, enhancing real-time communication across internal and external teams.
• Provided English-Korean interpretation during sessions and media interviews and prepared English-language speaker biographies and editorial content.

• Produced and edited short-form news and feature videos for YouTube and social platforms, enhancing storytelling through pitches, interviews, scripts, and field production.
• Conducted interviews for digital features and assisted reporters in filming and preparing stories, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics.
• Researched and verified news stories for accuracy and reliability.
• Assisted in producing content for digital platforms, enhancing audience engagement.
• Collaborated with reporters to gather information and conduct interviews effectively.

Current training in audio reporting and pursuing video journalism coursework focused on field production, interviewing, writing for the ear and editing.