Hi, I’m Malis Tum—a versatile digital content creator and multimedia journalist with a background in news production, editing, and storytelling across TV, radio, and digital platforms. I’ve led and contributed to VOA Khmer projects, produced on-air packages, and grown social media engagement through creative content and thoughtful reporting. I’m passionate about leveraging digital media to inform, engage, and inspire audiences, translating complex issues into clear Khmer and English stories. I enjoy collaborating with reporters, editors, and producers to craft compelling narratives that resonate with viewers and listeners.

Malis Tum

Hi, I’m Malis Tum—a versatile digital content creator and multimedia journalist with a background in news production, editing, and storytelling across TV, radio, and digital platforms. I’ve led and contributed to VOA Khmer projects, produced on-air packages, and grown social media engagement through creative content and thoughtful reporting. I’m passionate about leveraging digital media to inform, engage, and inspire audiences, translating complex issues into clear Khmer and English stories. I enjoy collaborating with reporters, editors, and producers to craft compelling narratives that resonate with viewers and listeners.

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Hi, I’m Malis Tum—a versatile digital content creator and multimedia journalist with a background in news production, editing, and storytelling across TV, radio, and digital platforms. I’ve led and contributed to VOA Khmer projects, produced on-air packages, and grown social media engagement through creative content and thoughtful reporting.

I’m passionate about leveraging digital media to inform, engage, and inspire audiences, translating complex issues into clear Khmer and English stories. I enjoy collaborating with reporters, editors, and producers to craft compelling narratives that resonate with viewers and listeners.

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Language

Khmer
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Journalist at Voice of America (VOA) – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Pitched stories, wrote and produced video reporting on fisheries decline, illegal wildlife trade, deforestation, waste management, and ocean plastic. Operated camera and mic for video and audio reporting; edited audio with Adobe Audition and Audacity; contributed to social media growth for VOA Khmer.
Acting Chief for VOA Khmer at Voice of America Khmer
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Former Acting Chief overseeing editorial meetings, planning on-air scripts, and newsroom coordination; contributed to editorial direction and leadership for VOA Khmer.
TV and Radio Producer at Voice of America Khmer
January 1, 2022 - November 7, 2025
Single-handedly directed and produced the first VOA Khmer news show on TV; planned on-air scripts, camera angles, and music; managed social accounts, increasing viewership (40K Facebook, 17K YouTube).
Video Editing Intern at Jazz Crawl Productions
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Prepared proxies, ingested footage, pulled selects, and spark reels using Adobe Premiere Pro; edited short promos and transcribed interviews; organized archives for producers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translating and Interpreting at Royal University of Phnom Penh
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Master in Television, Radio and Film at Syracuse University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet