ZING TSJENG
Author, journalist, presenter
... a leading light among the women forging the future of the global news industry."
Evening Standard
Hi! Let's work together.
I'm a London-based author, journalist and presenter with over 13 years of experience in the media business. I'm the former Editor-in-Chief of VICE, where I managed both the US and UK teams. In 2022, my book series Forgotten Women was republished as an anthology on Brazen. I also present the BBC Sounds podcast Good Bad Billionaire, which topped the audio charts this year. I've written for publications including Vogue, the Guardian, the Sunday Times, Vulture and more.
I've spoken at conferences and companies around the world, including SXSW, Web Summit and BT. I've worked with brands like Ace & Tate and Yamaha to create editorial campaigns and consulted for agencies like the Future Laboratory.
My work on the Unfiltered History Tour won 12 Cannes Lions, including three Grands Prix. In 2022, I was appointed Oxford University's Visiting Professor of Creative Media. I've also been named an LGBTQ trailblazer by Attitude Magazine.
I'm available for writing and editing commissions, speaking engagements, editorial and brand consultancy. Let's talk: zingtsjengwork@gmail.com.
Journalism
TV and audio
I write cover stories, profiles, op-eds, columns and more. Here's some of my most recent clips.
Keeping Up With Keir: The Labour Party Leader Shares His Vision For Britain' — British Vogue
'The campaign to bring back flirting starts here’ — The Sunday Times
“I Really Want To Write The Books I Want To Write Before I Die”: Zadie Smith Is Back With An Epic And Emotional New Novel — British Vogue
Public speaking
I've hosted live Q&As, moderated panels and given keynote speeches and lectures all over the world. Here's a brief selection.
Whitechapel Gallery, London
University of Oxford, Oxford
Brain Bar, Budapest
Web Summit, Lisbon
SXSW, Austin
I've presented award-winning podcasts, video series and a BBC Three show. My YouTube shows for VICE News have been watched almost 30 million times.
You can also spot me on Question Time, Have I Got News For You, Front Row on Radio 4, Woman's Hour and more.
Good Bad Billionaire, BBC Sounds
Obsessed With Killing Eve, BBC Three
United Zingdom, BBC Sounds
Empires of Dirt, VICE News
The Business of Crime, VICE News
Hollywood's Eastern Futures, BBC Inside Cinema
Representation
Books
Emma Paterson at Aitken Alexander
TV and film
Kat Buckle at Curtis Brown
Public speaking and sponsorship
Northbank Management
For everything else, drop me an email: zingtsjengwork@gmail.com.