堅持全因熱愛

三代新傳人，如今在同一電台耕耘。森美、急急子及阿正同為商業電台叱咤903節目主持，問到主修新傳和入行原因，三人不約而同表示，因為喜歡與人分享，「初心很簡單，我聽電台時很開心，也想將這份快樂帶給他人。」阿正說。

那為什麼是電台，而非其他媒介？急急子回答：「聲音有聲音的好，聲音很直接，你代替不到那個人說話的語氣，聽眾收聽時會覺得很親切。」森美說他入行時，電台是自由度最大的媒體，「監製、編劇、導演、表演都是你，你有想法就去做，能夠完成完全屬於你的作品，成功感很大。」

堅持全因熱愛。森美入行30年，去年曾想過退休，但發現還是需要一些「人生寄託」。多棲發展的他，最喜歡的始終是電台；急急子在過去18年，仍是那個為了完成訪問，不吃飯「完全沒問題」的人，雖然後來她才意識到，「原來對一些人來說是不行的。」阿正入行10年在即，形容自己「偶有疲態」，皆因職業「困身」，她幾乎每天都要回公司「開咪」，而她不少同輩都嚮往自由工作型態。但她始終覺得，能做這份工作「超級幸福」。

支撐熱愛的是信念。森美開玩笑謂入學第一年，師姐就跟他說入行既辛苦又低薪，於是他「立刻申請去轉系」，可惜不被錄取。但他在新傳學到作為傳媒人的社會責任，「即使我主持的節目娛樂性較豐富，但娛樂以外，我還能帶給你什麼？我也有自己的信念——要對社會有益處，這是新傳給我的。」

「電台是風雨不改陪伴聽眾的媒介，這是作為傳媒的責任，也是我們對於聽眾的承諾，責任和名字是掛鉤的，所以會覺得累，但也會提醒自己，正因這崗位並非人人都可擔任，所以要很有責任心、繼續努力去做。」阿正收起笑容，正色地說。

急急子一直記得在新傳修讀「中文採訪寫作」強調的「鐵腳、馬眼、神仙肚」，意即記者需兼具行動力、觀察力和廢寢忘餐的專注態度，她將這份不放棄的精神銘記於心，「我做電台的目標是，想透過節目令大家學習怎樣欣賞不同事物，從而感受到世界的美好，這是我一直在做的。」

簡介：
森美，1996年香港中文大學新聞與傳播本科畢業，1994年參加DJ選拔比賽入行，現為商業電台叱咤903節目主持，並作電視、舞台劇、棟篤笑、電影等多棲發展。

急急子，2007年香港中文大學新聞與傳播學院本科畢業，現為商業電台叱咤903總監及節目主持。

阿正，2015年香港中文大學新聞與傳播學院本科畢業，入職商業電台後，擔任過叱咤903節目撰稿員、助理及主持，因參與電視節目而為人熟悉。

Passion on the Airwaves: Three Generations of Radio Hosts Share Their Journey

At Commercial Radio Hong Kong’s CR903, three graduates from different generations have found their calling. Sammy Leung, Amber Au, and Ah Jeng – all alumni of the School of Journalism and Communication – now share the airwaves at one of Hong Kong’s most popular radio stations. When asked what drew them to broadcasting, their answers converge on a simple truth: the desire to connect with others. “It really was that straightforward,” Ah Jeng reflects. “Radio brought me joy as a listener, and I wanted to pass that feeling on.”

But why choose radio in an age of diverse media? “There’s something special about voice,” Amber explains. “It’s immediate and authentic – you can’t replicate someone’s tone or inflection. That creates a real connection with listeners.” For Sammy, radio offered unparalleled creative freedom when he started. “You’re wearing every hat – producer, writer, director, performer. When inspiration strikes, you can run with it. Creating something truly yours… there’s nothing quite like it.”

Three decades into his career, Sammy briefly contemplated retirement last year but discovered he wasn’t ready to leave the mic behind. Despite his success across multiple entertainment platforms, radio remains his first love. Amber, eighteen years in, still brings the same dedication that once had her routinely skipping meals to complete interviews – though she adds with a laugh that she’s since learned “not everyone shares my extreme approach.” As Ah Jeng approaches her tenth year of broadcasting, she acknowledges the demanding schedule that requires her presence at the station almost daily. While many of her contemporaries dream of freelance flexibility, she considers herself “incredibly fortunate” to do what she loves.

Yet it’s more than just passion that drives them. Sammy recalls a senior student warning him about the industry’s challenges and modest pay during his first year at university. “I actually tried to transfer out,” he chuckles. But thankfully that didn’t work out. His education taught him something valuable about media’s social responsibility. “Sure, my shows are meant to entertain, but they should offer something more. That’s what I learned in school – we have a duty to contribute positively to society.”

Ah Jeng’s tone grows serious as she reflects on her role: “Radio is there for our listeners through every kind of weather, every kind of day. That’s both our responsibility and our promise. When you put your name to something like that… yes, it’s exhausting sometimes, but it’s also a privilege. Not everyone gets to do this work, and that’s what keeps me going.”

For Amber, the lessons from her university days still resonate – particularly the traditional journalist’s virtues of “iron feet, horse eyes, and immortal’s stomach,” representing tireless mobility, keen observation, and unwavering dedication. “I’ve always aimed to help people see the beauty in different perspectives,” she says. “Through our programs, we can open windows to new ways of appreciating the world. That’s been my mission from day one.”

Profiles:
Sammy Leung (Class of ’96, School of Journalism and Communication, CUHK) began his career after winning a DJ contest in 1994. Beyond his role at CR903, he’s established himself as a versatile entertainer across television, theater, stand-up comedy, and film.

Amber Au (Class of ’07, School of Journalism and Communication, CUHK) has risen to become both a director and program host at CR903.

Ah Jeng (Class of ’15, School of Journalism and Communication, CUHK) started at Commercial Radio as a scriptwriter before moving into assistant and hosting roles at CR903. Her television appearances have made her a familiar face to Hong Kong audiences.