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Early career
In 1995, after graduating from the Department of Journalism of the University, Li Wenjing successfully joined Shanxi TV Station and began her career as a director. As a newcomer to the workplace, Li Wenjing was immediately thrown into the busy and challenging working atmosphere of the TV station. As a local station, although Shanxi TV is not as rich in resources as CCTV, it provides more opportunities for newcomers to practice.
During her first few months at Shanxi TV, Ms. Li was in charge of a weekend special focused on rural life. She not only has to participate in the post-editing, color grading and sound effects processing of the show, but also participates in the content planning and field research in the early stage. At every planning meeting, Li Wenjing always carries a thick notebook and carefully records the details of each discussion, from topic selection, content to presentation, she strives for excellence in every link.
During the research, she and her team went deep into various villages in Shanxi Province to have in-depth exchanges with local villagers to understand their living conditions and needs. These direct encounters with the public have greatly broadened her horizons and given her a deeper understanding of the sensitivity and authenticity of the news. Even on a hot summer day, shuttling through the muddy trails in the mountains, Li Wenjing never complained, and always completed every interview and shoot with enthusiasm.
The skills she demonstrated in the show's post-production were equally impressive. In the editing room, she was able to quickly and accurately edit powerful shots, reasonably arrange the program flow, and make the program content both rich and compact. Her control of every detail, such as the smoothness of the picture, the matching of background music and the clarity of sound, all reflect her pursuit of professionalism and sense of responsibility.
In the five years of Shanxi TV, Li Wenjing not only made a qualitative leap in technology, but also won many provincial awards for the programs she participated in, and she personally won the reputation of "dedication and happiness" in the station.
switched to CCTV and became an on-camera reporter
In August 2000, Li Wenjing stepped into the door of CCTV and became an on-camera reporter for the "Investigative Journalism" column. Compared with the working environment of Shanxi TV, CCTV's stage is undoubtedly broader, which is both a big challenge and a major opportunity for her. As CCTV's gold medal column, "Investigative News" is famous for its in-depth investigative reporting and accurate news analysis, and has extremely high requirements for the professional ability of reporters.
In the first few months after joining Investigative Journalism, Li Wenjing mainly studied how to conduct in-depth investigations and reports from experienced seniors. Her first major project was a survey on rural education. The members of the project team first conducted a comprehensive background analysis of the problem through a large amount of data collection and literature research. Subsequently, Li Wenjing and her team went to remote villages in several provinces to inspect the educational conditions and students' learning status in many schools.
During the fieldwork, Li Wenjing was tasked with interviewing local education bureau officials, school teachers, and parents of students. She carefully prepares for each interview to ensure that she gets to the heart of the matter and uncovers more unreported information. For example, in a conversation with a rural teacher, she asked in detail about teachers' treatment and lack of teaching resources, details that later became a highly influential part of the story.
Back in the editorial room, Li Wenjing worked with the editorial team to sift through and integrate the vast amount of information collected into a special report with depth and breadth. She was personally involved in the editing, striving to make the story both in-depth and engaging for the audience. After the report was broadcast, it attracted widespread social attention and discussion, and Li Wenjing's work was recognized by his peers.
Since then, Li Wenjing has been involved in every project with ease. Whether it's investigating loopholes in the healthcare industry or digging deep into the chain of interests behind environmental issues, she always has a good grasp of the direction and depth of her reporting. In the process of interviewing and reporting, she learned how to deal with complex information, how to feel the situation of the subject with her heart while maintaining objectivity and fairness, so as to make the news story more humane.
Won the Golden Microphone Award and hosted "News 30 Minutes"
2011 was a milestone year for Li Wenjing, whose professional skills and continuous efforts were highly recognized by the industry, and she won the Golden Microphone Host Award. Shortly after receiving the award, Li Wenjing was appointed host of "News 30 Minutes," an important current affairs news program on CCTV.
"News 30 Minutes" requires the host not only to have excellent language skills, but also to show strong on-site adaptability and deep news background. Most of the content involved in the program is major news events at home and abroad, and the comprehensive quality of the host is extremely demanding. In this context, Li Wenjing has embraced a new visual identity - short hair style. This change is based on an informal regulation within CCTV on the image of the host of the current affairs news program, which believes that the style of short hair is more in line with the seriousness and professional temperament of the current affairs program.
Although she had always maintained long hair before, Li Wenjing chose to wear a short-haired wig in order to better adapt to the role of host. The first time she put on a short-haired wig in front of the mirror in the dressing room, she instinctively laughed. This new image makes her feel like a different person, and her short hair makes her temperament look more mature and stable. She adjusted her hairstyle several times in front of the camera to make sure the wig was natural and suitable for her head and face shape.
Subsequently, in every live broadcast of "News 30 Minutes", Li Wenjing wore that short-haired wig in the mirror. This wig not only became her iconic image, but also witnessed her growth as a host and many major reports on the show. In the live broadcast, whether it is dealing with emergencies or having in-depth discussions with guests, Li Wenjing can always accurately grasp the rhythm and content of the program, showing a high degree of professionalism.
The convenience of the wig also helped Li Wenjing save time on makeup and preparation to a large extent, allowing her to focus more on the preparation of program content and the review of materials. Before each show, she carefully arranges her wigs in the dressing room to make sure every strand is just right.
With the passage of time, this short-haired wig has accompanied Li Wenjing for more than ten years, appearing in the reports of countless major news events, from the release of important domestic policies to the on-site connection of international emergencies, Li Wenjing has always won the trust and respect of the audience with her steady image and professional attitude.
A touching scene in the Wenchuan earthquake report
On May 12, 2008, a historic earthquake struck Wenchuan, Sichuan, which shocked the whole country and the world. In the aftermath of the disaster, CCTV quickly organized a multi-channel team of reporters to report on the disaster area, while Li Wenjing, as the host of "Morning News", was responsible for reporting online from the studio in Beijing.
During those difficult days, Li Wenjing had to process and present a large number of news materials from the front line every day, including video clips, interviews with reporters on the scene, rescue progress, and so on. The content of the report involves the life and death of the people in the disaster area, the destruction of their homes, and the helping hand extended from all parts of the country.
Especially in a special live broadcast, when a set of video footage was displayed on the screen, recording a rescuer finding an elderly man still alive in the rubble, Li Wenjing's emotions were also greatly touched. The camera captured the scene of the old man smiling when he saw the rescuers although he was trapped, which was very infectious and deeply touched countless audiences, including Li Wenjing.
At this time, Li Wenjing was conducting on-site tandem in the live broadcast room to introduce the latest progress of the rescue team. When she dictated the circumstances of the old man being found and rescued, her voice began to choke, and soon, her eyes were rosy and tears flowed involuntarily. Although she tried to maintain her professional composure, she could clearly feel the sincerity and heaviness of her emotions at that moment.
A unique view of getting married and having children
Li Wenjing, as a senior news host of CCTV, always appears in front of the public with her professional and steady image. However, there are always some different voices under her personal social platform. Fans often comment under her posts, asking when she will get married and have children, and seem to have great interest and anticipation in her personal life.
Despite the frequent occurrence of such comments, Li Wenjing had already entered the palace of marriage with her lover a few years ago. But contrary to conventional expectations, she and her husband chose to go off the beaten path. Their decision not to have children and stick to their decision to be a Dink couple surprised and even puzzled some of her fans in a way.
On a popular TV talk show, the host conducted an in-depth interview about Ms. Li's marriage and personal choices. Facing the camera and the audience, Li Wenjing candidly shared her and her husband's life choices. "Neither of us likes children very much, we think they are too noisy. Moreover, I myself am a person who does not have much patience, and I really do not think that I am capable of educating a child well. Her words are direct and candid, expressing the true thoughts of an adult who needs to make choices in their professional and personal lives.
She went on to explain that the decision was something she and her husband had thought about before they got married. "We talked about it when we decided to get married. We all believe that maintaining a stable and loving relationship doesn't necessarily require having children. We choose to enjoy our two-person world, and that's enough for us. ”
After the talk show, Ms. Li's choice and her remarks sparked widespread discussion on social media. There are those who support her choice, arguing that everyone should have the right to choose their own way of life; While others expressed their incomprehension of her decision, arguing that having children and starting a family is an important part of marriage.
Despite the many voices from the outside world, Li Wenjing and her husband still stick to their own way of life. In public, Li Wenjing has always maintained her professional posture as a news host, but when discussing her private life choices, she has not shied away from sharing her views and decisions, and now Li Wenjing is 50 years old, she has no regrets on the road of Dink.
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