Zining Shi
B.S., Strategic Communication, Business Minor, The Ohio State University
Area(s) of Interest
TV/Film, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Video/Digital Media, Arts/Music Festivals, PR/Marketing, Gaming
What are 1-2 of your most significant academic/extracurricular/work experiences?
My first internship was in the advertising industry where I had dreamed of working. But after this internship, it completely changed my perspective and my future career plans, so it was a very important experience for me.
What is your ideal job/role in about 10 years?
Creative director/strategic planner in a marketing department
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern?
I am interested in this field and it also relates to my undergraduate program. I would like to learn more about the business and leadership skills needed before I actually get a job.
Favorite (song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition…)
Favorite TV show — Sky Castle. Favorite artist — Claude Monet.
What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)
Curriculum. This is the most basic reason why I chose this program. I can’t wait to learn content and techniques related to the creative industries to help me better myself. Marketing Strategy in Creative Industries and Brand Management are the specific classes I’m interested in.
If you could have lunch with one person (living or dead), who would it be? And why?
My grandma. She died before my parents got married, so I really want to see her and talk to her.
What award would you most like to win?
The longest time spent at home?
If you had to describe yourself in three words, they would be…
Sensible, introverted, friendly