EMILY ANNE SMITH
Summary
Dynamic editorial leader with a proven track record at the New York Post, personally generating over 60 million annual hits. Expert in digital journalism and multimedia storytelling, I excel in breaking news coverage, brand development and cross-departmental collaboration, driving audience engagement through innovative content strategies and effective social media management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Contributor
The Spectator World
05.2025 - Current
- Researched and wrote articles on current events and cultural topics.
Contributor
The Hollywood Reporter
11.2024 - Current
- Covered notable personalities like Larry Ellison and Harvey Weinstein
Senior Business Reporter
The Wrap
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Reported digital breaking news related to business dynamics of entertainment industry, covering Hollywood, tech, media, sports, and advertising.
Editorial Director
New York Post
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Personally generated over 30 million annual online hits through exclusive stories and multimedia efforts.
- Collaborated with SEO and social media teams to enhance traffic and uphold brand integrity.
Editor of Page Six
New York Post
10.2010 - 06.2022
- Increased Page Six readership to 1.4 billion online views through engaging content creation.
- Delivered daily gossip and society columns for digital and print across various sectors.
- Achieved 68.8 million views from personal byline, recognized as New York Post's top reporter.
- Launched Page Six TV, producing concise storytelling scripts for broadcast.
- Collaborated on social media messaging while analyzing audience trends for effective content delivery.
- Edited reporters' copies for accuracy under tight deadlines, ensuring high-quality standards.
Deputy Editor of Page Six
New York Post
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Broke exclusive stories for Page Six and New York Post news sections.
- Facilitated the launch and development of PageSix.com to enhance digital presence.
US Editor
The Sun, UK
04.2004 - 04.2009
- Established and directed the New York bureau, managing freelance reporters and photographers.
- Covered significant national stories, including Hurricane Katrina.
- Recognized as one of the 30 under 30 Reporters to Watch by the UK Observer newspaper.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism
Midland News Group
Wolverhampton, UK12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Spanish
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK12.1995
Skills
- Editorial leadership and strategy
- Audience engagement
- Digital journalism
- Multimedia storytelling
- Content creation and management
- Social media oversight
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Breaking news reporting
- SEO strategies
- Copyediting
Timeline
Freelance Contributor
The Spectator World
05.2025 - Current
Contributor
The Hollywood Reporter
11.2024 - Current
Senior Business Reporter
The Wrap
12.2023 - 08.2024
Editorial Director
New York Post
06.2022 - 08.2023
Editor of Page Six
New York Post
10.2010 - 06.2022
Deputy Editor of Page Six
New York Post
04.2009 - 10.2010
US Editor
The Sun, UK
04.2004 - 04.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Journalism
Midland News Group
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Spanish
University of Liverpool
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