Television Host
WRTV
Indianapolis, Indiana
2016 - Current
- Host weekly on-air and streaming segments highlighting local businesses, organizations, corporations, and schools
Laura Kirtley Smith
Indianapolis,IN
Work History
Host/Anchor/Producer
WEHT/WTVW
Evansville
2012 - 2016
- Produced and hosted a live, one-hour daily talk show for local television station.
- Generated story ideas and worked directly with community members and newsmakers to schedule live interviews, coordinate schedules, gather content, and write copy for each segment
- Anchored morning and noon news broadcasts
- Facilitated communication between departments
- Maintained social media presence and promoted show, posting 30+ stories to the web and social media accounts weekly
- Proficient in non-linear digital video editing
Anchor/Host/Reporter
WLFI
West Lafayette
2008 - 2011
- Anchored two-hour morning show and noon broadcast
- Hosted and produced daily live public affairs and lifestyle segments
- General assignment reporter responsible for generating and reporting local stories daily
Asst. Director of Community Outreach & Engagement
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette
2011 - 2012
- Responsible for raising awareness of the college throughout the region
- Liaison for the Chancellor at community events, gathering feedback and finding opportunities for the college to engage with the community in new and effective ways
- Worked with local media to promote the college, its faculty, and programs
- Point of contact for the Board of Trustees
- Supervised and managed staff members in the Chancellor’s Office
Executive Assistant to United States Congressman
Office of Congressman Brad Ellsworth
Washington, D.C.
2005 - 2008
- Served as a liaison between the Congressman and his 30-person Washington D.C. and Indiana district staff
- Staffed the Congressman at events providing him with briefing materials and processing new information and requests
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the Congressman
Staff Assistant to United States Senator
Office of U.S. Senator Evan Bayh
Washington, D.C.
2003 - 2005
- Managed busy front office of U.S. Senator, constituent correspondence.
- Conducted hundreds of tours of the U.S. Capitol Building to visiting Hoosiers and dignitaries
Accomplishments
Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Political Science
- Emcee of numerous local philanthropic events and telethons
- Named a Kentucky Colonel and a Kentucky Admiral - highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky
- YMCA certified swim instructor
- Substitute elementary school teacher
Timeline
Television Host
WRTV
2016 - Current
Host/Anchor/Producer
WEHT/WTVW
2012 - 2016
Anchor/Host/Reporter
WLFI
2008 - 2011
Asst. Director of Community Outreach & Engagement
Ivy Tech Community College
2011 - 2012
Executive Assistant to United States Congressman
Office of Congressman Brad Ellsworth
2005 - 2008
Staff Assistant to United States Senator
Office of U.S. Senator Evan Bayh
2003 - 2005