Aiken Yao

Politics And Opinion Editor at The Bosun and Junior Jock at Magic 89.9 FM with skills in Ethical Hacking, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CSS, Computer Systems and networks, Jazler and OTS, and Public Speaking. Fluent in English, Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese. Interests include painting, computer repair, hosting, show writing, and running.

Junior Jock at Magic 89.9 FM (2025-02 – 2025-09)

• On-Air Hosting: Deliver engaging, entertaining, and high-energy live radio shows.
• Maintain a consistent on-air personality that aligns with Magic 89.9's brand and audience.
• Conduct live reads for station promos, sponsors, and commercials.
• Music & Content Curation: Select, queue, and introduce songs within the station's playlist format.
• Provide music insights, trending updates, and artist background stories.
• Develop creative show segments that connect with Magic's listeners.
• Audience Engagement: Interact with callers, texters, and social media followers in real time.
• Build a loyal listener base by creating relatable and authentic conversations.
• Host live events, station promos, and on-ground activations as a Magic 89.9 representative.
• Production & Technical Work: Operate the studio console and ensure smooth transitions between songs, ads, and segments.
• Record and edit pre-produced segments, promos, and voice-overs.
• Monitor sound levels and broadcast quality.
• Brand & Station Promotion: Actively promote the station across social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the promotions team for campaigns and events.
• Represent Magic 89.9 at public appearances, concerts, and station-sponsored activities.

Systems Engineer (internship) at JAKA (2024-06 – 2024-10)

Politics And Opinion Editor at The Bosun (2018-06 – 2019-06)

• Spearhead the editorial direction for the Politics and Opinion section, guiding a team of writers and contributors to produce insightful and thought provoking content.
• Develop and maintain a network of expert contributors, fostering partnerships with thought leaders, academics, and policymakers to enhance the depth and breadth of political coverage.
• Coordinate with the newsroom to ensure timely and accurate coverage of key political events, providing context and analysis for a diverse readership.
• Implement and refine editorial policies to uphold journalistic integrity while promoting a diversity of perspectives within the opinion section.

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering – AMA University (2020-09 – 2025-07)

Diploma in Culinary Arts – Invictus Academy (2021-07 – 2021-09)

Highschool – University of Asia and the pacific (2017-09 – 2020-07)