YAO CHIN
Journalism CV
CHINA CORRESPONDENT
CGTN Beijing, 2017 - 2018
Reported on China for CGTN’s news channel and digital platforms.
Selected to cover the Fortune Global Forum where I spoke with PM Trudeau and world business leaders.
Selected to cover the Two Sessions, China’s paramount political summit.
Presented and wrote half-hour factual programme, syndicated to other international broadcasters.
Helped train junior staff in journalism ethics and professional practice, and sat on selection board for new reporters.
Winner of Best Reporter prize.
PRODUCER
Al Jazeera, 2013 - 2017
First to report from the unfolding scene of the attack on London Bridge in June 2017.
Produced for some of the best correspondents in the industry, and worked to bring fresh perspectives and underreported regional stories to a global audience.
Wrote bulletins, edited on Avid Media Composer, produced graphics, and ensured content met with legal and broadcast compliance standards.
Responsible for the training of many former and current Al Jazeera journalists.
DIRECTING ASSISTANT PRODUCER
BBC Factual, 2013
Work included internal videos for the Controller of Factual Television, and photography assignment for BBC2 documentary.
Directed several “household names” from BBC Features department. Researched, scripted, shot, edited on Final Cut Pro and produced films.
VIDEO JOURNALIST
ITV News, 2009 - 2013
Network reporter who delivered lead and breaking stories for the ITV News' morning bulletin, covering everything from world affairs to UK news including politics, business, economics, entertainment and sport.
Secured several scoop interviews as the only self-shooting pooled reporter for Sky/BBC/ITN/Reuters, reported for Ch7 Australia and news-gathered for NBC News.
Only network-level video journalist at the time, delivering as reporter, producer and camera operator, often in combination, and all under night-working conditions.
Acting as an assistant programme editor, I assembled the show and also outputted bulletins from broadcast gallery.
Fully dependable and responsible in hostile situations, public order and first aid trained. Covered Tottenham Riots and many demonstrations in London.
Operating a full-size ENG camera, I frequently contributed to Reuters’ global news output including a live telecast of Papal visit.
Reputation for being a highly driven team player, for finding solutions and achieving the seemingly impossible.
WESTMINSTER PRODUCER & ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
ITV News, 2007 - 2009
Responsible for foreign and home news-gathering, tasking reporters and filming crews, logistics, budgeting, and planning.
Responsible for ensuring operations and broadcasts complied with Ofcom guidelines and British media law.
Interviewed most of the Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet. Field produced during general election and political conferences.
PG DIP TV CURRENT AFFAIRS JOURNALISM
Awarded the ITV News Group scholarship from ITV Network.
Awarded special bursary from broadcast supplier Calumet Photographic UK.
City University, 2007 - 2008
Areas of interest include:
Community issues and charitable work - former Variety Club Barker and UNICEF fundraiser.
SE Asia and China - family from Malaysia, Singapore & China, and have lived there for many years.
Photography - graduated from Magnum Photos/UAL intensive documentary photography course.
The Arts - professional actor and singer/musician.
Recreational cycling - I regularly cycle 60 miles on my gravel bike.
Watches, aviation & cars.