Talia Smith

I was contracted as a freelancer to co-author the official resource guide book for Hulu and Disney's 'Aftershock' film. https://www.aftershockdocumentary.com/

• Conducted on-camera interviews with State Senators, activist, actors, politicians, and more. Produced segments and wrote scripts for actors and singers such as John Legend. Wrote daily articles covering everything from global politics, environmental issues, technology, trending daily news and much more.
• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Created informational copy and blog posts for company in news and media industry.
• Suggested and applied ways to make copy more professional.
• Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
• Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.

Contributed as a writer and a stringer on a joint New York Times article where I was tasked to conduct on the street interviews and provide copy to the editor. (My byline is at the bottom of the article): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/05/nyregion/nyc-rats- sightings.html

Covered #Youtube Black voices fund highlighting how they are giving back to the community and interviewed Youtube VP of content Malik Ducard on how he and his team have been working to increase diversity initiatives. Covered a wide variety of business and diversity reporting, interviewing a spectrum of high level executives and CEO's. https://www.businessinsider.com/author/talia-smith

• Wrote entertainment and culture based articles. Interviewed celebrities and wrote articles covering hit television shows and music.
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
• Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
• Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

Currently contributing social justice centered and culture based news that center around the film and the entertainment Industry. My most recent interviews and articles are on the themes of gentrification and racism addressed in Netflix's Concrete Cowboy film, as well as an interview with actor Danielle Brooks, that touches on the importance of intersectional representation for BIPOC women in History and her recent role as civil rights icon Mahalia Jackson. Articles can be found here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/227757/Talia-Smith

As an essential player on a live news team, I worked to fact-check Chris Hayes's daily script, book and reserve cars for MSNBC guest, and transcribe segment blocks for All In With Chris Hayes producers.

Contributed several news articles and interviews covering social justice issue, mental health, and arts within the Black community.

Contributed freelance news, culture, politics and beauty

articles to Teen Vogue's digital end.

• Conducted engaging on-air interviews, amassing over 3.2 million views with notable figures such as State Senators, CEOs, and celebrated artists.

Official on- air correspondent for network founded by former Buzzfeed CEO, and available on Hulu and Direct TV. Reported on weekly breaking news to millions of viewers

Produced and directed a viral large scale digitally viral shoot. Past written articles ranged from write-ups examining modern-scientific racism in today's media narrative, updates on the #metoo Weinstein case, as well as interviews with high-profile entertainers and activist.

Worked overnight hours from 1:30am-9:30am and evening hours from 3:00pm-11:30pm, doing production on set of two of CNN'S live breaking news television shows (New Day and Early Start), writing questions for news anchors to read, doing research to incorporate in scripts and cutting SOT's for live T.V

Produced and directed video segments, contributed written articles on deadline, conducted interviews and covered press events for the Nylon.com. Produced a story surrounding lack of diversity and inclusion within the art industry, covered lack of mental health resources for Black men and profiled well known artist Awol Erizku.

• Directed and co-produced a critical video segment on hyper-masculinity and mental health within the black community.

Fact-checked, transcribed, and wrote stories for the New York Observer; worked with various editors and staff writers on reporting stories and doing event coverage. One of the only interns to produce a virally syndicated article, surrounding the linkage of memes and mental healthc

• Conducted on-camera interviews and produced insightful segments with renowned individuals including John Legend, covering diverse topics like global politics, environmental issues, and daily trending news.