---
title: Katherine Cheng
url: https://www.artsume.com/a/katherine-cheng
type: artist
createdAt: "2026-09-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-08"
disciplines:
  - Photography
  - Videojournalism
  - Visual Storytelling
location: Peterborough, ON, Canada
---

# Katherine Cheng

*Photography, Videojournalism, Visual Storytelling | Based in Peterborough, ON, Canada*

## Curriculum Vitae

### Education

- **2021** - Master of Journalism (High Distinction), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- **2019** - Master of Development Studies (Distinction), York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- **2019** - Specialized Diploma, Asian Studies, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- **2015** - Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), University of Toronto (St. George), Toronto, ON, Canada

### Awards, Grants & Fellowships

- **2018** - York Graduate Fellowship, York University, Toronto, $10,000
- **2017** - York Graduate Scholarship and Fellowship, York University, Toronto, $16,000

### Positions

- **2022–2025** - Videojournalist, Global News, Toronto, ON, Canada
  Note from the artist: Edit and produce breaking news video for online and social media platforms such as the Global News website, Youtube channels and Tiktok. Support audience growth through social media analytical tools such as Youtube Analytics, Chartbeat and Google Trends. Pitch, shoot, edit and produce feature story ideas in the GTA for online and broadcast platforms
- **2021** - Video Intern | Freelance Producer, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong
  Note from the artist: Edit and produce up to five two-minute digital videos daily for the web, targeting a variety of platforms and clients across Asia. Shoot, edit and livestream breaking news and feature Hong Kong stories for an international audience
- **2020–2021** - Reporting Intern, Reuters, Hong Kong
  Note from the artist: Support the daily reporting and research of the Reuters Hong Kong Bureau, with additional support to the TV team, for coverage of political and legal developments
- **2018–2019** - Production Assistant | Producer, Photographers Without Borders, Toronto, ON, Canada
  Note from the artist: Support the coordination and administration of matching photographers with non-profit organizations. Grow a global community of over 250 photographers across North America
- **2018–2019** - Teaching Assistant, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada (Development in Comparative & Historical Perspective)

### Software

- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Photo Mechanic

### Languages

- Cantonese
- English