MICAH L.

SMITH
MicahLSmith.com(314) 973-2564 micah.smith1290@gmail.com

Journalism Work Experience

Assistant, 590 The Man
St. Louis, MO May 2013-Present >Assisted the hosts and producer of show Midday Mayhem with booking guests for daily and future shows, creating blogs, and cutting promos. >Participated in Social Media discussions to promote the show.

Computer Skills >>Editing Programs: Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro, iNews, Media Manager, iMovie

Anchor, KOMU 8 News

Columbia, MO January 2012-May 2013 >Communicated constantly with the production team and producers to facilitate a timely newscast. >Collaborated with co-anchors to bring diversity and personality to the newscast.

>>Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook

>>Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Weebly, Wordpress, YouTube, Pinterest References: Brian McKenna: Host, 590 The Man Jeimmie Nevalga: Associate Producer, KOMU 8 News (*contact info upon request*)

Reporter, KOMU 8 News

Columbia, MO August 2012-May 2013 >Found local compelling topics and wrote, shot, and edited day-turn and enterprise stories. >Wrote web stories and created multimedia content for komu.com

Producer, KOMU 8 News

Columbia, MO January 2013-May 2013 >Created compelling, innovative, multimedia newscasts. >Maintained strong working relationships with reporters and production team.

Intern, NBC Universal

London, England May 2012- August 2012 >Provided support for newsroom producers, correspondents, and coordinators in the form of logging the international news feed using Eurovision, created stories pertaining to the Olympics, and helped field produce on shoots.

Leadership Experience

Ambassador, Missouri School of Journalism

University of Missouri-Columbia, February 2012-Present >Led tours for prospective journalism students and represented the Missouri School of Journalism at various events >Highlighted to represent a positive role model for the Missouri School of Journalism.

Civic Leaders Internship Program Intern, Governor Jay Nixon

Jefferson City, MO, January 2012-May 2012 >Interacted with constituents who contacted the Governors office for assistance or various other concerns. Documented contacts and followed through with appropriate referrals. >Helped host events that Governor Nixon hosted at both the capitol and the Governors mansion, gave tours of the Governors office, helped organize proclamation ceremonies.

Education

Missouri School of Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism Emphasis: Broadcast Minor: Leadership and Public Service