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Xilin (Allen) Huang

Detroit,Michigan

Summary

I am an incoming Ph.D. student in Communication at Wayne State University, with interests in public communication, media systems, urban sustainability, risk communication, and research-based writing.
My work sits at the intersection of journalism, communication research, and public affairs. Throughout my academic and working career, I have always been interested in how complex public issues are being framed, contested, and communicated to broader publics.

Work history

Contributor

The Paper – Thought Market
Shanghai, China
2022.10 - Current
  • Researched and published long-form public essays on American politics, social movements, public discourse, media, and cultural conflicts.
  • Conducted independent topic research, in-depth reviews, and policy/media analysis for public-facing writing.
  • Translated academic and policy debates into accessible essays for Chinese-speaking audiences.
  • Developed research-based commentary connecting communication, political institutions, media narratives, and public life.

Adjunct Instructor

Dalian Art College
Dalian, China
2025.09 - 2026.08
  • Designed and taught undergraduate courses on new media theory, media production, and contemporary communication issues.
  • Developed lesson plans, discussion prompts, and multimedia teaching materials to support student engagement with media concepts.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions on media texts, digital platforms, public communication, and cultural production.
  • Evaluated student assignments and provided written feedback on analytical and creative media work.

Media Editor

CBCGDF
Beijing, China
2025.03 - 2025.08
  • Compiled and translated research from scientific journals, reports, and policy documents on marine conservation, biodiversity, and global environmental governance.
  • Wrote science and policy explainers for foundation audiences.
  • Produced analytical pieces on biodiversity governance, the UN BBNJ Agreement, and the relationship between conservation policy and public communication.
  • Supported environmental education and advocacy through research synthesis and accessible writing.

Media Relations Intern

EarthDay.Org
Washington, District of Columbia
2024.06 - 2025.01
  • Interviewed experts in environmental science, energy, and sustainability.
  • Wrote explainers on renewable energy, climate change, and environmental communication.
  • Produced research-based content for environmental education and public outreach.
  • Contributed to communication materials connecting scientific research with broader public audiences.

Education

Master of Arts - Media Studies

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
2023.01 - 2024.05

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Media & Film Studies

Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York
2017.08 - 2021.12

Skills

Qualitative Research: Semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis, discourse analysis, textual analysis
Quantitative / Computational Methods: Content analysis, survey research, basic statistical analysis
Software: SPSS, R, Stata, Microsoft Excel, MaxQDA, Zotero
Writing and Communication: Long-form writing, research synthesis, public scholarship, science communication, bilingual writing, editorial research

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Dalian Art College
2025.09 - 2026.08

Media Editor

CBCGDF
2025.03 - 2025.08

Media Relations Intern

EarthDay.Org
2024.06 - 2025.01

Master of Arts - Media Studies

Syracuse University
2023.01 - 2024.05

Contributor

The Paper – Thought Market
2022.10 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies and Media & Film Studies

Skidmore College
2017.08 - 2021.12

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

References

References available upon request.

References

References available upon request.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Media discourse; political communication; public discourse; platform governance; urban sustainability communication; environmental communication; journalism studies; social movements; environmentalism

Xilin (Allen) Huang