About

Amber Wang

Video Journalist / Producer

 
 

Amber Wang is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker whose work is rooted in visual journalism.

She works across video, audio and digital platforms, producing journalism that combines strong reporting with visual storytelling. She shoots, edits, produces and writes across platforms, bringing a visual and editorial perspective to every stage of production.

Previously based in Hong Kong, Amber worked as a video journalist and producer for BBC News. Earlier in her career, she held roles at CNN Photo Desk. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publishers in Asia Awards for Excellence in Video Reporting, the Human Rights Press Awards and the International Photography Awards. She was also nominated for World Press Photo’s Joop Swart Masterclass.

HONOURS & AWARDS

  • The Human Rights Press Award 2023

    Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth

  • The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) 2020 - Excellence in Video Reporting

    South China Sea Dispute: Philippine Fishing Community Falls on Hard Times

  • IMPACT DOCS Awards - Award of Merit - Documentary Short - 2017 - United States

  • National Press Photographers Association - Multimedia - 1st Place - 2016 - United States

  • National Press Photographers Association - Portrait & Illustration - 2nd Place - 2016 - United States

  • World Press Photo - Joop Swart Masterclass - Nominated - 2015 - Amsterdam, Netherlands