Sports Media · 2022–2026
From the Sidelines
“Let more people see basketball through my eyes.”
2026 / ChinaHawks · Valkyries & WNBA All-Star
San Francisco, CA · Chicago, IL
From Game Coverage to the Stories Beyond
Throughout the 2026 WNBA season, I independently covered 14 Golden State Valkyries home games and the entire WNBA All-Star Weekend for ChinaHawks, producing approximately 50 short-form video clips per game to support timely coverage for Chinese-speaking basketball fans.
Beyond the fast-paced demands of game coverage, I also looked for stories that audiences might otherwise miss — from pregame routines and candid player interactions to interviews and translated press conference highlights.
For me, covering basketball is both about capturing the game as it unfolds and sharing the moments that make it meaningful.
2025–2026 / Independent Xiaohongshu Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Beyond the Highlights
I love the little moments that make athletes feel human — a funny exchange during a press conference, a reaction on the bench, or a side of their personality you rarely see on a broadcast.
That's what I enjoy sharing on my own Xiaohongshu account. I film the moments that catch my eye, translate interviews in a way that feels natural (and sometimes a little cheeky) to Chinese fans, and share the atmosphere of being there — whether it's a WNBA game, an NBA night, a tennis match, or a watch party.
Not every story needs to be about the final score. Sometimes, it's the smallest moments that make you feel closer to the game.
2022 / Chengdu Woao Technology Co., Ltd · Multimedia Operator
Chengdu, China
This was my first job in sports—and my first chance to see what working in an industry I loved actually felt like.
In Chengdu, I found myself behind the camera, capturing the energy of basketball and bringing moments from inside the arena to fans who couldn't be there. Beyond filming and editing, I also got involved in content planning and explored how media strategy could bring teams and their audiences closer.
It was exciting, challenging, and sometimes humbling. I discovered what I was capable of, but also how much I still needed to learn.
I left knowing one thing: I wanted to keep working in sports.
Beyond filming and editing, I had the opportunity to explore the business side of sports media. I contributed to early partnership discussions, market research, strategy development, and the final pitch for a proposed social media operation with Sichuan Women's Basketball.
The proposal outlined how different platforms could work together to build the team's identity and strengthen its connection with fans.
Although the partnership did not move forward, the experience changed how I thought about sports content—not just as individual videos, but as part of a larger relationship between a team and its community.
