Talia Smith

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.

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.

Wrote entertainment and culture articles, covering celebrities, TV shows, and music. Conducted interviews and produced engaging, error-free content under deadlines. Researched topics thoroughly, organized material, and followed editorial guidelines. Brainstormed ideas to create valuable content, collaborated with teams, and delivered authentic, captivating, and visually impactful programs that resonated with audiences.

Conducted on-camera interviews with politicians, activists, and actors. Produced segments and wrote scripts for artists like John Legend. Wrote daily articles on politics, environment, tech, and trending news, ensuring accuracy and engagement. Created professional copy and blog posts, collaborating with teams for comprehensive coverage and building strong source relationships for exclusive insights.

Co-authored the official resource guidebook for Hulu and Disney's Aftershock film.

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.

Pursued entrepreneurship. Launched and led a Black-owned human rights organization, securing grant funding to drive advocacy, policy initiatives, and community impact. Managed strategic operations, partnerships, and fundraising efforts to promote equity and social justice. This role reflects my dedication to social impact.

All Roads Lead to Yes Productions Celebrity-News YouTube Channel Script, research, and fact-check 3–5 weekly celebrity-news videos, turning complex stories into engaging narratives. Grew channel to 500K subscribers and $500K+ revenue in 12 months via SEO, A/B-tested thumbnails, Shorts/Reels. Managed 5-person remote team with Trello workflows, cutting trending story turnaround to <2 hrs. Used YouTube Studio, Tubebuddy & Sprout Social to optimize content and boost monthly views >12M.