Gillian Smith Email & Phone Number

Somerville, Ma, Us

Contributing writer at HerAgenda, an award-winning digital media platform bridging the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women that aims to universalize the motto of No one Ever Slows Her Agenda through our platform. Articles include advice, lifestyle and feature stories on women changemakers and

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Oversees and drives Suffolk University's strategic efforts to elevate reputation through proactive and regular outreach to members of the media in print, broadcast and digital media.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Taught courses in the College of Professional Studies' Organizational Communications Masters program. Course instruction includes:Advanced Public Relations Content (May 22 – July 1, 2023)Constitutes an advanced course that offers students an opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of different types of public relations content. Focuses on the characteristics of different PR products and how to use them to reach key audiences and prompt desired reactions. Ethical Issues in Organizational Communication(April 11 - May 19, 2023) and (Sept. 19 - Oct. 29, 2022)Examines ethical questions that directly affect how organizations choose to communicate with theirvarious audiences. Analyzes real-world cases that reflect how ethical and unethical communicationaffected the fortunes of organizations. Introduction to Organizational Communication(Jan. 11 - March 22, 2023)Considers writing and other forms of communication as a management tool. Addresses how effective writing—in plain English—can shape project plans, motivate people, solve problems, and enhance one’s role as a communicator. Offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their writing and editing skills through research, case study analysis, and composing business-related communications as well as to develop other forms of communication, including oral presentations.Designing and Implementing a Promotional Campaign(Sept. 6 – Dec. 17, 2022)Offers students an opportunity to design and implement a digitally based promotional campaign for anexternal sponsoring organization. During the campaign design phase, students become part of a creative team, perform target audience research, analyze the research findings, review key performance indicators, and develop a communication plan. Introduction to Public Relations(April 11 – May 21, 2022)Introduces the ideas, skills, and principles that underlie the public relations profession.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Ithaca, New York Area

In my role as media relations specialist I focus on social science and the humanities, and Cornell’s connections to the local community and New York City. In addition, I specialize in creating avenues for Cornell research and experts in new and emerging media and news platforms.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Produce videos on a variety of topics, including student life, medical research studies and health news• Responsible for all aspects of production, including planning, interviewing subjects and editing the final product• Manages BUSM’s social media channels • Monitors BUSM’s social media analytics• Coordinates media relations, including setting up interviews with experts and working with news crews• Writes feature articles

Greater Boston Area

• Freelance blogger for lifestyle website covering everything from the latest and greatest books to "The Bachelor" to serious real-life topics and everything in between.

Greater Boston Area

• Managed WHDH.com and represented the 7News brand across all digital platforms• Created content for the site• Wrote breaking news stories• Monitoring news wires for breaking news• Managing all 7News social media accounts• Created and edited video content for 7News• Managed short- and long-term creative projects• Oversaw daily management of digital producers and interns

• Generated story ideas• Wrote all weekly news and feature stories• Covered breaking news in print and online• Managed a small team of designers, writers and sales representatives• Copy-edited each issue• Managed all social media accounts for the paper

Quincy, Ma

• Reported on and wrote local news stories• Shot video and photos for web packages• Copy edited proof pages

DJ every Monday from 7-10 on "The Fix"I was also a Street Team DJ for our 50 Hour Marathon, which raises money for local charities.

Fuse Magazine

Staff Writer

Editorial Intern, Fact Checker, Blogger

reported on and wrote stories for an international news wire

Master'S Degree, Journalism Innovation

Bfa, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Up 'Til Dawn, VIC Radio, The Ithacan,

High School, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Field hockey, basketball, sailing team, school newspaper, Relay for Life volunteer, peer leader, honor society