Hi, I’m Pauline Yu, a Taiwanese journalist, basketball agent and digital marketer who builds cross-platform stories and campaigns for sports teams and athletes. I am also an hybrid athlete in Crossfit and Hyrox, before that, I had been playing circus for 5 years. when I was a journalist, I’ve covered CBA, NBL, and CUBA games, created YouTube content, and led social media campaigns that engage fans across TikTok, Weibo, and Instagram. My work blends on-the-ground reporting, talent representation, and strategic storytelling to grow audiences and opportunities for players and brands. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Business and Social Media Marketing at the University of Salford, exploring customer-dominant logic on TikTok and Douyin while building networks for fan communities. I hold a Master in Global Journalism from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor's in Physical Education from National Taiwan Normal University. Outside of research, I compete as a Hyrox athlete and work as a freelance media professional, with language skills in Mandarin, English and French (DELF A1).

Pauline Yu (Pin-Yu Yu)

Hi, I’m Pauline Yu, a Taiwanese journalist, basketball agent and digital marketer who builds cross-platform stories and campaigns for sports teams and athletes. I am also an hybrid athlete in Crossfit and Hyrox, before that, I had been playing circus for 5 years. when I was a journalist, I’ve covered CBA, NBL, and CUBA games, created YouTube content, and led social media campaigns that engage fans across TikTok, Weibo, and Instagram. My work blends on-the-ground reporting, talent representation, and strategic storytelling to grow audiences and opportunities for players and brands. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Business and Social Media Marketing at the University of Salford, exploring customer-dominant logic on TikTok and Douyin while building networks for fan communities. I hold a Master in Global Journalism from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor's in Physical Education from National Taiwan Normal University. Outside of research, I compete as a Hyrox athlete and work as a freelance media professional, with language skills in Mandarin, English and French (DELF A1).

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Hi, I’m Pauline Yu, a Taiwanese journalist, basketball agent and digital marketer who builds cross-platform stories and campaigns for sports teams and athletes. I am also an hybrid athlete in Crossfit and Hyrox, before that, I had been playing circus for 5 years.
when I was a journalist, I’ve covered CBA, NBL, and CUBA games, created YouTube content, and led social media campaigns that engage fans across TikTok, Weibo, and Instagram. My work blends on-the-ground reporting, talent representation, and strategic storytelling to grow audiences and opportunities for players and brands.

I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Business and Social Media Marketing at the University of Salford, exploring customer-dominant logic on TikTok and Douyin while building networks for fan communities. I hold a Master in Global Journalism from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor’s in Physical Education from National Taiwan Normal University. Outside of research, I compete as a Hyrox athlete and work as a freelance media professional, with language skills in Mandarin, English and French (DELF A1).

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Professional Hybrid Athlete / Coach
January 1, 2026 - Present
Professional hybrid athlete and coach focusing on Hyrox events and cross-training, including coaching, performance planning, and competition preparation.
Basketball Agent at Self-employed / Taiwan
December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
The first Taiwanese basketball agent to guide university players into Chinese professional leagues; negotiated drafts, provided player representation, and served as a commentator for CBA, NBL, and CUBA games; organized social media content to promote players and campaigns.
New Media Marketing Director at Basketball Biji
March 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020
Led social media marketing campaigns, organized YouTube content for basketball drafts in Asia, and managed multi-platform content for Taiwanese players; oversaw the company website and multiple Facebook accounts.
Contracted News Correspondent at Basketball Biji
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Covered CBA, NBL, and CUBA games; provided first-hand information, graphics, photos and video clips; leveraged social media to generate public interest and engagement.
Public Relations Officer at Basketball Biji
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Managed the company’s website and three Facebook accounts; planned and organized social media marketing campaigns and events.
Lead Announcer at D-Live Basketball Tournament
June 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Provided detailed play-by-play coverage for D-Live games, built engaging broadcast content, and conducted post-game interviews with players and coaches.
Chief Editor at Basketball Biji
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2016
Promoted Nike Rise 2.0 and led Nike AsiaCamp/HBL campaigns; managed content production, interviews, and internship programs.
Chief Editor at High School Basketball League
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Managed the official website and produced content; grew site traffic and live coverage engagement.

Education

PhD in Sports business and social media marketing at University of Salford
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Master in Global Journalism at University of Sheffield
October 1, 2012 - November 1, 2013
Bachelor in Physical Education at National Taiwan Normal University
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011

Qualifications

CrossFit Level-2 trainer
February 1, 2025 - May 6, 2026
China Sports Agent License
November 1, 2017 - May 6, 2026
DELF A1
January 1, 2026 - May 6, 2026
Professional License
October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other