I'm Y izhen Zhang, known as Monna, a dedicated social media and digital communications specialist focused on crafting engaging content across Asia-Pacific markets and developing countries. I excel at growing audiences, producing video and visual storytelling, and turning data into compelling strategies. My work spans journalism, international affairs, and brand marketing, with hands-on experience across top Chinese, European, and American brands. I am trilingual (Mandarin, English, Korean) and bring regional insights to politics, finance, and social impact.

Yizhen Zhang (Monna)

I'm Y izhen Zhang, known as Monna, a dedicated social media and digital communications specialist focused on crafting engaging content across Asia-Pacific markets and developing countries. I excel at growing audiences, producing video and visual storytelling, and turning data into compelling strategies. My work spans journalism, international affairs, and brand marketing, with hands-on experience across top Chinese, European, and American brands. I am trilingual (Mandarin, English, Korean) and bring regional insights to politics, finance, and social impact.

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I’m Y izhen Zhang, known as Monna, a dedicated social media and digital communications specialist focused on crafting engaging content across Asia-Pacific markets and developing countries. I excel at growing audiences, producing video and visual storytelling, and turning data into compelling strategies.
My work spans journalism, international affairs, and brand marketing, with hands-on experience across top Chinese, European, and American brands. I am trilingual (Mandarin, English, Korean) and bring regional insights to politics, finance, and social impact.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Korean
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Communication and Social Media Intern at Unihelper
October 1, 2025 - Present
Hybrid role focusing on social media growth and content production. Increased Instagram engagement by 50% and video views by 200% within two months, while expanding the active, target follower base. Created and scheduled posts for Instagram and Facebook, revitalizing dormant channels through video content to rebuild engagement and platform presence.
Reporting Journalist & Social Media Specialist at 21st Century Business Herald
July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Published over 150 reports on business performance (e.g., Estee Lauder and Prada), achieving substantial viewership. Independently managed the sector’s WeChat subscription account with over 7,000,000 views and 3,000 new followers. Conducted high‑level interviews with executives from American Express, McKinsey, Lectra, DHL, and others; collaborated with international journalists on overseas, context‑driven reporting.
Marketing Specialist at Asiana Airlines
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Analyzed social media data trends, contributed to 12 monthly research reports, and proposed content strategies that increased the proportion of active followers by 16%. Planned Instagram, KakaoTalk and WeChat content on Korea tourism trends, driving over 100,000 views and 30,000 followers’ growth while aligning with global marketing strategies.
Social Media Recruitment Specialist at Tencent Holdings Limited (Ten Cent)
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed WeChat and Weibo content to recruit and onboard 5 campus ambassadors for the internal beta App, expanding outreach and strengthening the campus community network. Planned and executed 34 community activities across 12 groups for the App, engaging over 3,000 users in Beijing.
Social Media Recruitment Specialist at Tencent (Tencent Holdings Limited)
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed WeChat and Weibo content to recruit and onboard 5 campus ambassadors for the internal beta App, expanding outreach and strengthening the campus community network. Planned and executed 34 community activities across 12 groups for the App, engaging over 3,000 users in Beijing.

Education

Master in Erasmus Mundus Program, Journalism, Media and Globalization at University of Amsterdam / Aarhus University (Erasmus Mundus Program)
September 1, 2024 - February 19, 2026
Bachelor of Art in Korean (International Journalism and Communication) at Beijing Foreign Studies University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Master in Erasmus Mundus Program, Journalism, Media and Globalization at University of Amsterdam; Aarhus University
September 1, 2024 - February 19, 2026
Bachelor of Art in Korean (International Journalism and Communication) at Beijing Foreign Studies University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Exchange Student at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education