RICK CHUNG is a broadcast journalist and media strategist specializing in digital arts, entertainment, social media, and online branding. Born and raised in Vancouver, he is a videographer and web producer. He also enjoys hosting, public speaking, performing live, and has a strong passion for community building.
Educated at the University of British Columbia, Rick is a political science graduate with a focus in international relations and development. He also studied broadcast journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Currently, Rick acts as the lifestyle editor for the award-winning local blog, Vancouver Is Awesome, contributing the Vancouver Daze series of event coverage. He served as a writer and web coordinator for Langara College, working on their brand new website and rebranding project. Most recently, he was a political strategist and online specialist in preparation for a possible provincial election, working with the Premier's Office.
An avid public speaker, Rick has spoken at the Vancouver Board of Trade, UBC Arts Career Expo, Langara Journalism, BCIT, SFU, and Northern Voice on career diversity and online branding through social media.
In addition to writing and blogging for CBC News and CBC Radio 3, he has been profiled and guest written for UBC Career Services, UBC Arts, and Mainly Main Magazine. He has been featured on CBC Radio One, Vancity Buzz, The Ubyssey, and referenced or sourced in the Georgia Straight, TEDxVancouver, The Auteurs Notebook, Eye Weekly Toronto, 24 Hours Vancouver, SocialShopper, and Miss 604.
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."– Bob Dylan
