Olivia M.

Smith
www.OliviaSmithOnline.com
JOURNALISM & MEDIA EXPERIENCE
ABC News, New York, N.Y., Multimedia Reporter
March 2015-Present
Report stories for ABCs digital platforms: ABCNews.com, Apple TV and OTT devices. Write, shoot, produce, present videos
and text pieces for breaking news, features. Live stream report on-air from field, report in-depth magazine style stories. Create,
develop brands. Hired for first such role at ABC to focus on using innovative methods to tell visual stories to digital audiences.
Al Jazeera America, New York, N.Y., News Producer
Nov. 2013-March 2015
Produce segments, packages for primetime shows. Report on national and international news. Write scripts and on-air copy. Cut
video, coordinate live shots, oversee aspects of production, cover topics from breaking news to features. Assist with web videos.
Freelance Journalist, New York, N.Y., Reporter/Producer
Aug. 2011-Feb. 2015
Report for media organizations. Published by outlets including CNN, The Daily Beast, MedHelp.org, HuffPost, Style Section LA.
NY1 News, New York, N.Y., On-Air Reporter
Feb. 2013-Dec. 2013
One-woman band: shot, wrote, edited and reported deadline-driven stories on-air in a number one market. Covered geographical
beats daily in N.Y. and N.J. Reported on a range of topics from breaking news to Hurricane Sandy, health, education and culture.
CNN, New York, N.Y., Masters Fellow
May 2012-Dec. 2012
Awarded fellowship to rotate through New York bureau. Published stories, including articles featured on CNN.coms homepage.
Field produced, covered breaking news and events like UNGA. Wrote for CNNMoney. Worked on AC360 and other live shows.
Columbia Journalism Review, New York, N.Y., Editorial Intern
Jan. 2012-May 2012
Wrote about journalism events for CJRs website. Contributed reporting and fact-checked articles. Pitched and published
stories, including A New App for Citizen Journalists about digital tools for media companies on The News Frontier.
CBS News, New York, N.Y., 60 Minutes Intern
Jan. 2011-May 2011
Researched and created fact files for producers. Conducted phone interviews and transcribed tapes. Worked on in-depth
stories, one involving rape on a college campus: assisted with selecting sound bytes and organizing legal documents.
The Valley Sun Newspaper, La Caada, Calif., Reporter
July 2004-Aug. 2009
Received more than 30 bylines for news, features, science, sports and culture stories. Pitched and reported front-page
expos about rats on the high school campus. Created and launched Q&A column for the weekly newspaper.
EDUCATION
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y.
May 2012
Master of Science Broadcast Journalism- Classes included investigative seminar and digital media workshops. Covered
Italian community beat: print articles, radio pieces, videos and audio slideshows. Managed student site. Awarded honors.
New York University, New York, N.Y.
May 2011
Bachelor of Science Media, Culture & Communication with a focus on marketing and liberal arts. Career leader. Studied
abroad spring 2009 in Paris, France. Contributed to student publications, photography honored. Deans List scholar.
SKILLS
Multimedia: Proficient with video and audio recording (DSLR and JVC HD cameras: C100, 5D, PMW-200) and
experience with editing (Final Cut Pro, Dalet, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Avid Interplay Central).
Social Media: Vimeo, Flickr, Instagram, Tumblr, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Active blogger.
Computer Software: MS Office applications- Excel, PowerPoint, etc. News software- iNews, ENPS, CMS.
Other: Familiar with Spanish. Certified in Hostile Environment Awareness Training.

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Work, 2015-Present, Assist with Disney volunteer opportunities and community events.
Founder of FemTrends, 2014-Present, Started discussion group & blog for contributing writers on womens issues.
Al Jazeera America Post-Launch, 2013-2014, Structured new primetime shows, shaping style of content & specials.
German-American Fulbright, 2012, Award grant to study German media in Berlin on a 10-day seminar.
Columbia Graduate Honors, 2011-2012, Received honors for reporting, expos featured at 1st innovation exhibition.
CBS Interview: Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood, 2010, Discussion on social media and Generation Y.

*References available upon request.