Hi, I'm Chelsee

Over the span of 10 years, I've worked at different TV news stations, local newspapers and nonprofits. But for each place, I've always lived in one: the digital space. I can produce written, video and social media content under tight deadlines. I'm trained to work independently, but I'm also a team player who likes to help others. As the saying goes, "Team work makes the dream work!"

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About Me

My name is Chelsee Yee. I was born and raised in Hawaiʻi.

When I'm not chasing a story or editing a post, I'm likely streaming K-dramas, true crime documentaries, horror movies and animated films. Yes, I have a diverse taste in what I consume, and the same goes for what I create.

If you look at my portfolio, you'll see stories ranging from crime, science, entertainment, health, fashion, environment, feature profiles and more. I'm curious about everything, and I like to find the "extra" out of the ordinary. There's always a story waiting to be told.

Over my 10-plus years working in media, I've been at many places, but I've also stayed in one: the digital space. I've been a digital producer, reporter, content creator, marketing coordinator, data analyzer, a social media team of one... But what I found the most fulfilling out of all my roles is writing. I can be creative. I can be informative. I can go as looooong or as short as I want. I can reach places I may never visit. I can introduce you to someone you may never meet. I can make a difference.

Oh, and it's my words, not ChatGPT.

Top 10 Published Works

KHON2 • 03/22/2022

Spending time with Hawaii Loa Ridge murder suspect

A group of friends traveled to Hawaii to see the sights and have a good time. Little did they know they would be hanging out with the murder suspect.

KHON2 • 04/28/2022

COVID in Hawaii: ‘We are in Princess cruise jail’

One passenger is speaking out about her quarantine experience. “It’s like we were put in here and the key was thrown away."

KHON2 • 02/21/2022

Kamasami Kong sets the mood for Japanese longing for their Hawaiian vacation

Japanese tourists have been missing out on their Hawaiian vacations. But they can visit Hawaii on the streets of Osaka thanks to one innovation.

KHON2 • 06/21/2022

Meet the 10-year-old millionaire in Hawaii

Ryan was only three when his parents started their YouTube channel. His parents did it to keep their own parents updated. Today, Ryan is a 10-year-old millionaire.

KHON2 • 05/18/2022

The Rideshare Foodie visits every state to learn about America. Last stop: Hawaii

Kreskin has traveled across the country to learn about different cultures and eat their best foods. He uses Uber and Lyft to get around and pay for his way.

KHON2 • 09/05/2022

Hawaii diver shows how to avoid shark attacks in viral TikTok videos

Imagine you’re swimming at one of Hawaii’s beaches and you turn around to see a shark headed in your direction. What should you do in this situation?

KHON2 • 09/22/2022

91 days out at sea, solo kayaker makes it to Hawaii

After 91 days and 9 hours out at sea alone, Cyril Derreumaux is checking an item off his long bucket list of adventures, one that he’s been training for the past four years.

KHON2 • 02/09/2022

Meet the Hawaii adventurer who’s not afraid to rappel down dangerous cliffs and fissures to save lost dogs

He’s a cameraman, adventurer and the person folks can call on to rescue their four-legged friends stuck in dangerous situations.

KHON2 • 07/04/2022

WATCH: Hawaii’s yo-yo prodigy makes epic comeback

When most 1-year-olds were still learning how to walk and talk, Evan Nagao was playing with yo-yos. His talent would put him on the stage with Jay Leno and Ellen.

KHON2 • 02/12/2022

Hawaii pizzeria lets you enjoy food, play video games and embrace the antics of a skateboarder

For the 39-year-old, first-time business owner and long-time skater, it’s been a bumpy ride for him to get to where he is now. He also finds it comically ironic.

Note: Most of my articles were published in 2022 when I was a digital reporter. My position now involves less writing and more content creation for social media.

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Social Media Team of One

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I'm currently the digital marketing coordinator at PBS Hawaiʻi where I oversee their social platforms on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Most of my time is spent creating content, whether that be shooting my own videos and photos, designing graphics or editing someone else's content. I'm also moderating comments and responding to messages on all three platforms, managing livestreams on YouTube, collaborating with influencers, coming up with my own marketing strategies to drive fundraising campaigns, finding ways to monetize content, keeping up with the latest trends and algorithm changes, and more. I hate math, but I do enjoy taking a deep dive into the analytics to understand my audiences and to determine best practices.

I create 99% of the posts you see on the PBS Hawaiʻi accounts, so how can I choose what to embed? Click here instead.

Year 1 achievements:
* Tripled followers on Instagram (11K to 38K) and TikTok (12K to 40K) in less than a year (organic growth)
* Created the station's first viral clip to hit over 1M views
* Increased average reach and engagement from hundreds to thousands
* Incorporated analytics into monthly interdepartmental meetings to encourage data literacy and data-driven goals for the station

See my LinkedIn page for Year 2 achievements!

My inbox is always open. Use the contact form to get in touch!