Virginia Lau

Virginia Lau is a digitally native writer/producer with over 12 years of experience in online and print media.

She is the recipient of the New York Press Club 2020 Journalism Award and has a track record of launching new digital properties and assisting print teams in transitioning to digital and social media practices.

With a diverse skill set, Virginia is an adaptable editor and writer who has worked across various industries such as news, healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, marketing, travel, lifestyle, luxury, and design.

Her experience spans consumer, branded, and B2B publishing, showcasing proficiency in a wide range of software and tools including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Brightcove, CMS, HTML, SEO, social media platforms, and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Microsoft Power BI.

Virginia Lau is a multilingual professional, being a native English and Cantonese speaker with fluency in Mandarin and Japanese. She also boasts international experience and a multicultural background.

She pursued her education in International Studies and Japanese, obtaining certificates from Meiji Gakuin University and Ritsumeikan University, as well as a B.A. in International Studies from Simon Fraser University.

Virginia has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as Social Producer at Bloomberg Quicktake, Digital Editor at Haymarket Media Group, Reporter at Haymarket Media Group, Associate Producer at CNN, Digital Editor at Bauer Media Group, Freelance Contributor at BETC, Senior Editor at Perspective Limited, Editorial Assistant at CNN Travel, and Instructor at both Urban Learning Canada and Nova.