Terry Chao terryachao@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Digital Media/Journalism related employment, Public relations employment

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Operating Systems: Proficient in MAC OS X and Windows  Software Applications/Tools: Final Cut Pro 7 Final Cut Pro X, Avid, Wordpress, Drupal, Site Core, eZ Publish, Movable Type,

ProTools, SEO and HTML, Aurora Edit, Brightcove, Offerpop, Reaper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Aperture, Microsoft Office, Google Tools

Hardware: JVC Video Camera (HM100U), Canon DLSR (EOS 60D), Marantz PMD660 & PMD620 Language: Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin)

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Christie’s Web Producer 10/2014 – 12/2014 Produced and managed content for publication and review for Christie’s website Worked with writers, editors and translation team to coordinate site content for live and upcoming auctions Managed site assets (image, written media, video) for Christie's ecommerce and editorial sites Worked with Associate VP of Digital Media to coordinate deadlines and content publishing/project schedules Performed final copyedits for art editorial articles and auction verbiage before hard-publishing on Christie's website

MTV Associate Producer 6/2014 – 9/2014 Created, edited and produced various forms of digital media for VMA website Managed, assigned and delegated tasks to a team of production assistants Edited and approved media files and content created by production assistants Worked with higher-level producers and directors to initiate new campaigns and projects Liaised with PR, design, commercial and editorial departments to coordinate supporting content and ideas

Live with Kelly and Michael Digital Producer 11/2013 – 3/2014 Produced and edited content for publication on Live with Kelly and Michael website Manage social media assets, promotions and campaigns for multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) Used network video programs to edit, produce and create video content for the site Worked with show producers to coordinate site content in conjunction with on-air promotions Created and edited webpages to be used in conjunction with on-air show segments

Vegan Chao Founder and Editor in Chief 9/2010 – present Provide reviews on vegan-lifestyle friendly restaurants, fashion and beauty products Recipe testing and vegan product reviews/recommendations Shot and edited video for the Vegan Chao YouTube channel Maintain high page view numbers with consistent updated content

DVICE Writer 2/2013 – 10/2013 Write daily technology, science and gadget-related articles for DVICE.com Edit features, slideshow galleries and video for immediate publication Attend press events and tradeshows on behalf of company Liaise with companies to report original tech news Track social media channels for enhanced website traffic

BlackBook Magazine Writer 5/2012 – 8/2012 Wrote and edited daily web articles for the blackbookmag.com website and press releases promoting BlackBook brand Wrote fashion, pop-culture and beauty newsletters for Blackbookmag.com subscribers Conducted interviews with subjects for magazine publication Researched past databases for relevant articles, transcribed interviews for publication Attended screenings and events on behalf of BlackBook

EDUCATIONCity University of New York Graduate School of Journalism

M.A. in Journalism, December 2012 Focusing on Art & Culture Reporting for Interactive Media

Hunter College B.A. in Media Studies, Minor in Economics, June 2010