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LEONA WU

Hong Kong

Summary

Proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content with 6+ years of industry experience in arts & culture, food & beverages, hospitality lifestyle and events. Skilled professional with core strengths in leadership and goal alignment across teams and external agencies. My passion is about crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

JUSTPOD
01.2021 - Current

Contributing column articles on Podcasting Industry worldwide, with the focus on the rising trend & ecology of the Chinese market.

Senior Officer, Editorial

K11 Concepts Limited
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • In charge of K11 Wechat official Account producing the original content, ranging from K11's artwork collections, private museum exhibition to events & mall seasonal promotions.
  • Planning, executing and managing digital marketing campaigns among major social media platforms including Red(xiaohongshu), website, wc mini program, TikTok etc.
  • Collaborated with external writers for better article flow and clarity, enhancing overall readability.
  • Implemented SEO strategies within content to boost online visibility and audience engagement.
  • Improved content quality by meticulously editing and proofreading articles before publication.

Senior Executive Assistant

The University of Hong Kong
01.2019 - 01.2021

Designed and implemented a whole new website in need for university's admission purpose, maintained excellent performance on traffics & user feedbacks;

  • Actively cooperated with different departments of HKU to produce 5+ kinds of digital marketing campaigns for mainland and international markets, including FB, Instagram, Wechat, Weibo, Youtube, Twitter and E-newsletter;
  • Content development for program & promotional materials and data analysis for measurement of campaign performance;
  • Assisted in brand managing, media engagement, media relations and press releases;
  • Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for executive-level meetings.

Chief Editor

The Chihuo Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Produced and validated customer-facing marketing content across multiple digital platforms (Wechat, Weibo, Instagram, Facebook etc.) with a focus on Food & Beverages, Travel, Lifestyle, Technology & Business.
  • Maintaining a consistent brand tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance; Managed brand's Wechat Official Account (600k+ followers) and deliver production level articles (10k+ words) on a daily basis;
  • Initiated & published multiple on-trend articles with 100k+ views based on hot topics like on-site interviews with major Silicon Valley companies, etc.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalsim, Social Sciences

University of Hong Kong (HKU)
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, Davis (UCD)
United States
12.2016

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Social Media Platform
  • SEO Strategies
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Quality Control, Grammar usage, Fact-checking
  • Compelling headlines
  • Collaborative mindset

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Upper intermediate
B2
cantonese
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Spanish
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Officer, Editorial

K11 Concepts Limited
06.2021 - 06.2024

Freelance Writer

JUSTPOD
01.2021 - Current

Senior Executive Assistant

The University of Hong Kong
01.2019 - 01.2021

Chief Editor

The Chihuo Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - Journalsim, Social Sciences

University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of California, Davis (UCD)
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