Samantha Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

-Oversee website with average of 1 million monthly users and 2.4 million monthly page views-Lead and manage an award-winning team, directly supervising three employees-Track and analyze more than 65 metrics on daily, weekly and monthly basis -Leverage SEO best practices, analytics and trends data, with more than one third of users coming from organic.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

-Produce multiple compelling articles for the website on a daily basis, ranging from breaking news to local feel-good features-Utilize SEO best practices and tools such as Google Analytics and Google Trends to create engaging content -Track coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations through Excel, infographics and several articles on a daily basis.

Blacksburg, VA

-Write succinct and compelling stories for both print and online-Take direction from editors -Demonstrate strong attention to detail -Interview local and university officials

-Edit for AP Style, structure and general grammatical errors-Create story and art ideas for print and online content-Write headlines to enhance search engine optimization -Manage social media accounts for Lifestyles section -Publish stories at peak times for social media engagement, defined by Google Analytics -Lead weekly story idea and assignment.

Interviewing people in the local community as well as faculty and staff at Virginia Tech, writing at least one story a week, and contributing ideas for other writers at weekly meetings.

Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA

-Write three articles per month about college life, the application process, and general tips-Target various audiences, including parents, prospective students, and current students-Use tags, etc., to enhance search engine optimization

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Create a primer on fake news, including both a written and video portion-Interview sources as needed-Shoot and edit video using Adobe Premiere CC -Demonstrate a strong attention to detail

Arlington, Virginia

-Assist with research on cases-Perform supervised intake of cases-Demonstrate clear understanding of Chapter 31 of the Arlington County Code -Create outreach event for local minorities in business

Blacksburg, VA

Woodland Park, New Jersey

-Write weekly short stories and several full-length articles-Assist editors and reporters with research, editing, and daily tasks-Provide ideas during weekly staff meetings

Hold monthly meetings where other student journalists have the opportunity to meet professionals in their desired field, improve upon their resumes, and network with other journalists involved in student media.

Reporting on campus news around Virginia Tech as well as interviewing people in the Blacksburg community, writing at least one story a week in addition to filming my own packages, and editing.

Help manage profiles of international exchange students, help plan events for the exchange students, become familiar with public diplomacy and foreign visa policies.

I was involved with the Roxbury Review, New Jersey's number one award winning newspaper, since my freshman year and have held the positions of Features Writer, Feature's Editor, and Managing Editor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Multimedia Journalism

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Times, Society of Professional Student Journalists, Phi Alpha Delta

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor; Roxbury Review