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Leah Xinyan Zhang

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in media production, content creation, and strategic communications management. Seeking the Content Editor position at Amazon's Communities team to utilize expertise in crafting impactful messaging that informs and inspires, enhancing the seller experience through high-quality, engaging content.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Anchor, Producer, Influencer

Zach Technology Inc.
02.2020 - Current
  • Spearheaded creation and production of four daily live news shows, driving the channel's growth to become the largest Mandarin-speaking news platform in North America with over 1 million followers.
  • Produced and edited 10 editorial pieces daily, covering a wide range of topics including breaking news, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion, significantly driving traffic and viewer engagement.
  • Demonstrated strong storytelling skills, ensuring content is timely, factual, and crafted to captivate the audience with minimal need for copy editing.
  • Led editorial brainstorming sessions to identify and capitalize on emerging trends, enhancing content relevancy and audience appeal.

Marketing Coordinator and Influencer

IQ Laser Vision
11.2022 - Current
  • Strategically promoted IQ Laser Vision across multiple social media platforms, significantly enhancing its reputation as one of North America's largest and most experienced vision correction centers, generating revenues exceeding $600,000 within a year.
  • Owned and managed comprehensive social media campaigns, coordinating closely with internal teams to leverage expertise in business, marketing, and public relations strategies.
  • Led efforts that notably improved business growth and customer engagement, demonstrating ability to generate substantial impact within targeted markets.

International News Reporter

General Dynamics Information Technology
01.2023 - Current
  • Specialized in creating and editing in-depth reports on international news, focusing on East Asia, enhancing the oorganization's influence and outreach in international journalism.
  • Managed multiple high-stakes content projects, collaborating effectively with various teams to ensure editorial excellence and timely delivery.

Associate Producer

PBS SoCal Bonnie Boswell Reporting Series
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed content development from conceptualization to broadcast, maintaining high standards of accuracy and relevance for a weekly public affairs news series.

TV News Reporter

USC Annenberg Media
09.2018 - 05.2019

- Reported on significant local events, producing comprehensive news packages under tight deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - Journalism

University of Southern California,
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Communication University of China
Beijing, China
06.2016

Skills

  • Advanced content creation, editing, and online publishing
  • Strong project management and editorial leadership
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Proficient in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Timeline

International News Reporter

General Dynamics Information Technology
01.2023 - Current

Marketing Coordinator and Influencer

IQ Laser Vision
11.2022 - Current

Senior Anchor, Producer, Influencer

Zach Technology Inc.
02.2020 - Current

Associate Producer

PBS SoCal Bonnie Boswell Reporting Series
06.2019 - 02.2020

TV News Reporter

USC Annenberg Media
09.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Journalism

University of Southern California,

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Communication University of China
Leah Xinyan Zhang