Chris Chang
Dec 2023 – Present
USA TODAY -Â Vertical Video Reporter & Host
Host and produce daily vertical videos around 2024 election news and politics, partnering with reporters to deliver stories across platforms.
Generate video ideas across the Gannett network with a focus on explanatory journalism and trending topics on social media.
Collaborate with the audience team to monitor audience engagement, advising social media best practices and initiating production strategies based on collected metrics and editorial targets.
Sept 2023 – Dec 2023
PBS -Â Digital Media Producer
Produced promotional, spin-off digital content for flagship feature films, including character videos, photo galleries, and explainers.
Sourced archival images and footage with copyright clearance.
June 2023 – Aug 2023
The Washington Post - Video Producer
Cooperated with the global teams at the Video Hub and delivered daily news packages on breaking news, politics, and climate using sources across wire services and social media.
Supported live news coverage with camera operation and technical support both in the field and control rooms.
Shot and produced original video content and explainers with Sony FS5 / FS7 and Canon C300.
Scripted, performed, and edited vertical news videos for Post's TikTok and Instagram accounts and offered general editing/videography support across the department.
May 2022 – Aug 2022
The San Francisco Standard -Â Video Producer
Scripted, shot, and produced mobile-first videos tailored for social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
Pitched, researched, and supported video production covering communities, education, and politics across San Francisco.
Collected and analyzed viewer data, including retention, watch time, and engagement for content optimization, which led to the growth of more than 5,000 followers on TikTok within three months.
June 2017 – Jul 2021
Taiwan News -Â Video Producer / Social Media Team Lead
Covered Taiwan-China relations, Hong Kong affairs, and the environment in written and video formats for taiwannews.com (2M monthly unique visitors).
Crafted and supervised the production of multimedia news packages on domestic energy transition, Indigenous rights movement, local research, human rights events, and more.
Managed the social media team and launched an official Instagram account that accumulated more than 25K followers in less than one year through organic reach.