Senior content producer and creative lead with 8+ years leading end-to-end video production, brand campaigns and multi-platform content strategy across education, e-commerce, digital media and corporate sectors. Track record of building production verticals from zero, directing cross-functional teams, and delivering content that drives measurable audience engagement and commercial impact. Re-entering the Malaysian market with sharpened strategic perspective, hands-on AI content tooling experience, and leadership confidence forged across two countries.

Julia Thong

Senior content producer and creative lead with 8+ years leading end-to-end video production, brand campaigns and multi-platform content strategy across education, e-commerce, digital media and corporate sectors. Track record of building production verticals from zero, directing cross-functional teams, and delivering content that drives measurable audience engagement and commercial impact. Re-entering the Malaysian market with sharpened strategic perspective, hands-on AI content tooling experience, and leadership confidence forged across two countries.

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Senior content producer and creative lead with 8+ years leading end-to-end video production, brand campaigns and multi-platform content strategy across education, e-commerce, digital media and corporate sectors. Track record of building production verticals from zero, directing cross-functional teams, and delivering content that drives measurable audience engagement and commercial impact. Re-entering the Malaysian market with sharpened strategic perspective, hands-on AI content tooling experience, and leadership confidence forged across two countries.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Content Producer – Marketing & Corporate Branding at Taylor's University
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Led end-to-end brand campaigns for a top-rated private university, directing cross-functional teams of 5+ including art directors, videographers and creative leads. Managed 6+ concurrent campaign pipelines with scripting, storyboarding, casting, location scouting and stakeholder sign-off. Oversaw full post-production workflow from brief to final cut, consistently meeting brand standards across multiple annual campaigns. Drove alignment across marketing, academic and external vendor teams, streamlining approval processes and reducing revision cycles. Produced student journey video series to strengthen digital community engagement and university-wide marketing reach.
Studio Videographer at ZALORA Group
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Directed and executed product listing videos for Southeast Asia's leading fashion e-commerce platform; managed full post-production workflow and content publishing.
Freelance & Contract Video Campaign Project Manager at SearchGuru
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Managed full video production for HTC regional campaign across 5 SEA markets; coordinated between agency and production house; designed cross-market feedback systems, streamlined cut approvals, online delivery and subtitle translations, achieving on-time delivery in all five countries.
Video Production Manager at TheSmartLocal.com
November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Built TheSmartLocal Malaysia's video production vertical from zero, establishing team structure, production workflows, editorial calendar and content strategy for food, lifestyle, attractions and short documentaries. Directed and produced high-volume organic content across digital platforms; managed agency, vendor and PR relationships within F&B and lifestyle sectors; led a close-knit team of 4 across creative direction and performance.
Video Editor at SWG Story Sdn Bhd
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Produced video edits and photography for beauty brand SLAY MY—tutorials, style content and product-focused social media assets for brand launches.
Brand Ambassador & Content Creator at Yamaha Music (Asia) Pte Ltd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Brand ambassador for Yamaha Music Malaysia; created music and branded content across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to amplify brand presence within Malaysian music communities.
Videographer & Video Editor at JUWAI IQI Property Agency
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Produced and edited corporate branding, travel, event highlights and interview content for social platforms; scripted video copy for campaigns and directed Facebook livestreams. Delivered submission video packages contributing to iP roperty AAA & S t a r Property Awards 2018 entries.
Content Creator & Musician at Joanne and Julia
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Co-founded a two-woman musician brand; featured on major outlets (Bloomberg TV, Red FM, INTI FM, says.com, LaunchPad); delivered brand partnerships with Yes 4G, Healthland Malaysia and Shopee to engage lifestyle audiences.

Education

Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons.) at University of Hertfordshire (UK) / IACT College, Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

BMW Shorties 2017 – Top 10 Finalist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Bloomberg TV – Featured
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Red FM & INTI FM – Featured
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Yamaha Music (Asia) – Brand Ambassador (Malaysia)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
SAYS.COM & LaunchPad – Featured Artist
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

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