Nick Smith Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Managed, trained, and mentored an editorial team of a dozen reporters and columnists, including hiring ten writers, while supervising end to end production of each issue• Supervised project management in multiple departments. Implemented a restructuring of interdepartmental communication and workflow, resulting in a more productive working relationship between employees• Updated, revised, and managed all social media for the Arcadia News. Increased Instagram post count and improved Facebook post reach. Oversaw the editorial budget, conducting payroll for all writing and editing staff each month• Attended and spoke at monthly local events on behalf of the Arcadia News• Edited 19,000 words per month, with the goal of producing an error free product under a tight deadline schedule• Developed, created and supervised 30 original content concepts each month for publication • Supervised collaboration of the design and layout teams, resulting in several award-winning designs• Wrote a variety of feature stories and columns for each edition, several of which wonnational awards

Santa Monica, Ca And Phoenix, Az

• Oversaw original stories from conception to completion, conducting research, writing scripts, conducting interviews, and editing both digital and video• Was a member of the NFL’s social media management team during the week of Super Bowl XLIX, helping to track data and answer fans with questions posted online• Worked with the crew of The Today Show during the week of Super Bowl XLIX, contributing to episodes of the show, as well as covering the game with NBC’s production team • Served as a beat reporter for both the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Angels • Work was featured in the Arizona Republic, Fox Sports West, KTAR Radio in Phoenix, KTLA News in Anaheim, and the Pac-12 Network

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Was selected as an intern for KTAR radio. Worked at the breaking news desk, selecting and putting together stories for air. Wrote multiple stories and live reads, conducted interviews and edited audio. Traveled with reporters on assignment to both shadow and assist on stories.

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Master’S Degree, Broadcast And Digital Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History