Professional Experience (Years)
Communications
Media Editing
Professional Development
Project Management
3
Journalism
3
Technical Writing
2
Research
Emeri Burks
Researcher &
Content Developer--
ebwords.wixsite.com/halfwayhome
5
Positions Held
Associate Producer – NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp.
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2021 - 2022
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Analytical
Writing
(GRE)
Served as subject matter experts on Service Now article migration process.
Coordinated with SMEs to create, edit, migrate, and publish collection of knowledge
databases, confidential internal documents, procedures, guides, and other media.
Maintained standards of style, format, and content, in adherence to strict guidelines.
Graduate Student Researcher – University of Missouri
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2021
Reviewed, edited, tracked, standardized, approved, and coordinated on multi-language,
medical-based web and print content under contract with Aquent.
Technical Writer II – U.S. Bank
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Journalism
Masters GPA
Words Per
Minute
(Typing)
2020
Coordinated with SMEs to edit, review, design, and publish more than 1,000 articles over
a 4-month period for the US Bank Service Now platform under contract with Artech.
Regional Teacher Trainer – Wall Street English
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2014 - 2015
Researched, produced, and edited assignment Photojournalism
Coordinated research and promotion through Western and Chinese Social Media
channels
Columnist – In the Red Magazine
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Chinese
Skill Level
(HSK)
2011 - 2018
Managed, developed, coordinated, and led nation-wide training initiatives
Produced, edited, and published Training, Marketing, and PR-based materials
Organized and maintained email, newsletter, and logistical communications
Developed staff through training, coaching, and lesson observations with feedback
Contributor – That’s PRD Magazine
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2021 - 2022
Organized and conducted qualitative study of minority journalist perspectives after the
death of George Floyd, documenting evidence of normative bias against journalists of
color in mainstream news institutions, and industry-wide changes in journalism ideology.
Interviewed, recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed participant responses.
Produced, edited, published, and copyrighted video summary of study findings.
Proofreader – Anthem
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2023
Researched emerging technology news, studies, and initiatives in Generative AI
Pitched news stories to support correspondent’s Business & Technology reporting
Supported live news events reporting with breaking news coverage
Transcribed, proofed, and annotated transcripts for events reporting and interviews
Technical Writer – U.S. Bank
Decade
Working in
China
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2012 - 2014
Produced monthly LGBT column and regular freelance Photojournalism
Chronology
Boston,
Massachusetts
2004 - 2008
2008 - 2018
Guangzhou,
China
Minneapolis,
Minnesota-
2023-present
Los Angeles,
California
Volunteer Experience
Web Editor – EB Words
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Emeri Burks
Researcher &
Content Developer--
ebwords.wixsite.com/halfwayhome
Produced and published video, audio, written, and social content exploring cultural,
political, social, and media-based issues.
Edited, optimized and created blog content driving a 400% increase in followership
and user engagement in 2019 across web and social media platforms
Program Coordinator – Spoken Word Open Mic
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2016 - 2021
2013 - 2017
Organized, and hosted monthly Spoken Word Poetry Competition
Recorded and produced album of winning pieces
Managed social media and Public Relations
Brought new works and artists to the stage every month
Education
University of Missouri – Columbia
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Masters in Journalism (Online) with a focus on Online Interactive Media
Graduated with a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
Boston University
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2019 - 2022
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies
Certificates
IRB Certification – CITI Program
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Certification for studying human subjects
HSK 5 Equivalency – Confucius Institute HQ
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HSK Level 5 Equivalency (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi – Professional proficiency Mandarin,
Chinese)
Recommendations
Dr. Earnest Perry (Study Advisor at UM)
2021 - 2022
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Ashlee Mayne (Supervisor at US Bank)--
Software Experience
Social Media
2021 - 2022
