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Victoria Y. Chen (Vickie Chen) Doctoral candidate
School of Journalism University of Texas at Austin
[email protected] (512) 660-‐2235 EDUCATION University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism Doctoral candidate Dissertation committee: George Sylvie (chair), Alan, Albarran, Iris Chyi, Maxwell McCombs, Thomas Johnson. Expected graduation in May 2017. National Taiwan University, Institute of Journalism Master of Arts Thesis: “The Study of News Homogeneity, From an Organization Perspective” Graduation in Dec 2008 National Cheng-‐Chi University, Department of Journalism Bachelor of Arts, Major in journalism; minor in law Graduation in June 2005 ACADEMIC POSITIONS Lab Instructor, School of Journalism, University of Texas at Austin (2013-‐present)
Ø Provided instruction on shooting and editing. Ø Provided hands-‐on training in software, including FinalCutPro, Premiere,
Audacity, Photoshop and Wordpress. Ø Worked with students on their projects.
Teaching Assistant, School of Journalism, University of Texas at Austin. (2013-‐ present)
Ø Class: Reporting: Image/Digital Story Telling/ TV Reporting/Journalism Portfolio/ Freedom: Philosophy, History, Law
Ø Advised, graded students’ projects and led group discussion. Course Instructor, Institute of Communication Management, National Sun Yat-‐sen University Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2012-‐2013)
Ø Provided instruction on directing, film editing, and film production skills for the class “Multimedia Creative Design.”
Ø Prepared lecture and led discussion. Ø Guided students taking part in news reporting competition.
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Student Researcher, GO! Me Research Group (2015-‐present) Ø Worked on projects
(1) Understanding the Influence of Online Incivility on Journalists. (2) Response to Online Quizzes. (3) Online Quizzes.
Student Researcher, Digital Media Research Program (2013-‐2015)
Ø Worked on projects related to online media and political attitudes. RESEARCH Peer-‐reviewed journal articles Mourao, R. R., Yoo, J., Geise, S., Araiza, J. A., Kilgo, D. K., Chen, V. Y., & Johnson, T.J.
(2015). Online News, Social Media, and European Union Attitudes: A Multidimensional Analysis. International Journal of Communication, 9, 1-‐20.
Yoo, J, Zheng, P., Jung, H., Chen, V. Y., Lu, S. (2015). Tap, scroll down, chat and more else? Examining the influence of mobile applications and interpersonal discussions towards political participation. The Official Research Journal of the International Symposium on Online Journalism, 4(2). Articles under journal review Chen, V. Y. & Pain, P. (2016). News sources and the same sex marriage issue: Through the lens of the agenda setting theory. Revise & Resubmit at The Agenda Setting Journal. Holton, A., Lee, A. M., & Chen, V. Y. (2016). Extending explications of news overload: Effects of content and topic specific factors on selective scanning and news avoidance. Revise & Resubmit at Journalism. Chen, V. Y. (2016). What changed public opinion on the same-‐sex marriage issue? New implications of attribute measures and attribute priming in media agenda setting. Under review by International Journal of Communication. Chen, V. Y. & Chen, G. M. (2016). Shut down or turn off? The interplay between news overload and consumption: Proposing a multi-‐item news overload measure. Under review by Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. Ng, M., Chen, G. M., & Chen, V. Y. (2016). Quizzical Attraction of Online Personality Quizzes: A Uses and Gratifications Perspective. Under review by New Media and Society.
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Book chapter Chen, V. Y. (2008). The Reporter Who Never Compromises—Yung-‐te Lee. In Ho, Jungshin (Ed.), Finding Stars in Dark Night: Life Stories of Senior Reporters in Taiwan. (419-‐439). Times: Taipei, Taiwan. (In Chinese) Peer-‐reviewed academic conference papers Pain, P. & Chen, V. Y. (2016, November). Who told you that? Examining the agenda setting power of sources in mainstream and alternative media. Paper accepted at Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, annual conference, Chicago, IL. Pain, P. & Chen, V. Y. (2016, August). When I ask a question, they look at me strangely. Paper presented at the AEJMC Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Ng, M., Chen, G. M., & Chen, V. Y. (2016, August). Quizzical Attraction of Online Personality Quizzes: A Uses and Gratifications Perspective. Paper presented at the AEJMC Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (3rd place, 2016 Gene Burd Faculty Research Paper Competition) Chen, V. Y., & Pain, P. (2016, June). What changed public opinion on the same sex marriage issue? New implications of attributes in media agenda setting. Paper presented at the ICA Annual Conference. Fukuoka, Japan. Holton, A., Lee, A. M., & Chen, V. Y. (2016, June). Extending explications of news overload: Effects of content and topic specific factors on selective scanning and news avoidance.” Paper presented at the ICA Annual Conference. Fukuoka, Japan. Chen, V. Y., & Pain, P. (2016, May). Media sources and the same sex marriage issue: Through the lens of the agenda setting theory. Paper presented at the World Association for Public Opinion Research. Austin, TX. Chen, V. Y. (2016, May). Dancing with the giants: A case study of the partnerships between news publishers and online service companies. Paper presented at the World Media Economics and Management Conference. New York. Chen, V. Y. (2015, November). Ten-‐Year trend analysis of agenda setting effect on same-‐sex marriage Coverage. Paper presented at Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, annual conference, Chicago, IL. Chen, V. Y. (2015, October). The causes and consequences of news overload. Paper accepted for presentation at the AEJMC International Regional Conference in Santiago, Chile.
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Chen, V. Y. (2015, August). The influence of news overload on news consumption. Paper presented at AEJMC Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. Chen, V. Y. (2015, May). Are active audiences really active? U&G approach to mobile news. Paper accepted for presentation at the ICA Mobile Pre-‐Conference. Puerto Rico. Chen, V. Y. (2015, May). How do Taiwanese media create anti Korean sentiment? Paper accepted for presentation at the Eleventh International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Champaign-‐Urbana, IL. Chen, V. Y. (2014, November). Attribute agenda setting effects of same-‐sex marriage coverage. Paper presented at Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research, Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. Chen, V. Y., Jung, H., & Lu, S. (2014, October). A comparative study of media consumption and politics: Focused on East Asian Countries. Paper presented at the Global Fusion Conference. Austin, TX. Chen, V. Y. (2014, February). The study of news homogeneity: From a production perspective. Paper presented at AEJMC Mid-‐Winter Conference, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication (University of Oklahoma) in Norman, Oklahoma. Chen, V. Y. (2007, March). Media Competition and the Diversity of Children Programs. Paper presented at Global Trends Communication Conference; Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan. Chen, V. Y. (2007, May). The study of shopping channels: From a critical perspective. Paper presented at Public Service of Media and the Industry Development Conference; Nan Hua University, Chiayi, Taiwan. Conference Film “Media Conglomeration” presented at New Media and Society Conference; Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan. 26 May 2007 HONORS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS Academic awards Travel grant: $1,000, School of Journalism, UT Austin, 2016 Travel grant: $1,000, School of Journalism, UT Austin, 2015 Travel grants: $750, School of Journalism, UT Austin, 2014
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College Recruitment Award: $10,000, School of Journalism, UT Austin, 2013 Graduate Dean's Prestigious Fellowship Supplement Award: $1000, School of Journalism, UT Austin, 2013 Dr. Sun Yat-‐sen Scholarship: $ 87,000, Kuomintang, 2012 Kuomintang is the ruling party in Taiwan; it contributes Dr. Sun Yat-‐sen scholarship for students who want to study abroad. It is very competitive and only 10 people receive awards out of nearly 100 applicants Master Thesis Scholarship, Rosalind Foundation, 2008 Thesis: “The Study of News Homogeneity, From an Organization Perspective” Han-‐Ru Foundation scholarship for graduate students, 2008 Film Competition Awards TV show, “Stories in Taiwan” nominated for Best Travel TV Show, 45th Golden Bell Awards (2010)
Golden Bell Award, equivalent to the Emmy Award, the most prestigious television production award in Chinese circulation
The average rating of “ Stories in Taiwan” is 1.5%, or approximately 300,000 viewers. Program is broadcast at 10 p.m. every Tuesday
“Competition for Entering College in Taiwan” Judgment Panel Recommendation Award, Education Film Festival (2007)
Education Film Festival held by Ministry of Education, ROC “Competition for Entering College in Taiwan” is a documentary film about the fierce competition for students to enter a good college
” Biking around Taiwan” nominated as Best Film, Chimei Film Competition (2007)
"Biking around Taiwan,” a documentary film about the kind people and beautiful scenery one may see when biking around Taiwan Chimei film competition, held by The Commonwealth and Chimei Innolux Corporation The Commonwealth is Taiwan’s most respected business weekly; Chimei Innolux Corporation is Taiwan's largest LCD maker
“The Social Turbulence of News” awarded Excellent Work in News Report Competition (2005)
News Report Competition held by the Chinese Television system “The Social Turbulence of News” is a TV news report describing the turbulence of television news, which overemphasizes conflict and violence when in actuality there is plenty of love, hope, and cohesion in Taiwan
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“New Generation Dreamer, PK Girl” is awarded Excellent Work in Sunny Generation News Report Competition. (2004) Sunny Generation News Reporting competition held by The Commonwealth, Taiwan’s most respected business weekly “News Generation Dreamer, PK Girl” is a TV news report covering the story of a young entrepreneur who creates her own brand of clothing on the internet at age 22
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Film Director, Tusita Hermitage, Kuching, Malaysia. Filmed, edited and produced two short films about meditation. TV Show Director, Sanlih E-‐television, Taipei, Taiwan.
TV show: Stories in Taiwan (nominated Best Travel TV show in Golden Bell Award).
Sanlih E-‐television is a national TV station in Taiwan, renowned for dramas and travel programs http://www.iset.com.tw/en/html/index.html Led production crew to discuss topics and scripts for each episode Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in programming Edited programs. Developed promotions for current programs and specials Planned and scheduled programming based on ratings data and viewer demographics.
Documentary Executive Assistant, Next Media, Taipei, Taiwan. Next Media is famous for animated news and is a Chinese media conglomerate with the Apple Daily newspapers, the Next magazine in Hong Kong and Taiwan and the Next TV station in Taiwan
Journalist, American ICN TV Network, Los Angeles, U.S. American ICN TV Network is a Chinese-‐oriented television station in Los Angeles; its 24-‐hour bilingual broadcast of Chinese content attracts more than 100 million viewers
Journal Editorial Assistant. The Journalist Forum, published by Institute of Journalism,
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. (Feb. 2007-‐ Dec. 2008) News editor, reporter, anchor. Taiwan television digital mobile radio. Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan television digital mobile radio is the first digital radio station in Taiwan.
TEACHING Course Instructor, graduate level, Fall 2012, Institute of Communication Management, National Sun Yat-‐sen University Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Provided instruction on directing, film editing, and film production skills for the class “Multimedia Creative Design”; Advised and graded group projects and weekly assignments. Worked with students in news reporting competition.
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism Freedom: Philosophy, History, Law, undergraduate level, Fall 2016 Led class discussion and graded students’ writing assignments and oral presentation. Journalism Portfolio, undergraduate level, Fall 2015, Spring 2016. Advised and graded students’ projects. TV Reporting, undergraduate level, Spring 2015
Coordinated the production of a weekly half-‐hour newscast. Digital Storytelling, undergraduate level, Fall 2014, Provided hands-‐on training in software, including FinalCutPro, Premiere, Audacity, Photoshop and Wordpress. Reporting: Image, undergraduate level, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Worked with students on group projects, helping them through editing process; taught sessions on Final Cut Pro.
Service Participation at Conferences Session moderator, “Media in International Contexts: Access, Effects and Censorship” MAPOR 2015, Chicago IL. Professional Memberships International Communication Association (ICA) Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR)