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A BIT ABOUT ANDREA SMITH

In December 2017 graduating a semester early, I attained my degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in New Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation from The Pennsylvania State University. This fall, I will commence my master’s degree at City, University of London with a focus in International Journalism.

 

From a young age, I would rush home from school to watch Oprah. I specifically enjoyed her vision and the concept behind her show; it was personalized and viewers could relate to it. I would continuously imagine myself carving out a path in a similar manner. Oprah’s journey from a humble and tough childhood to her success as a reporter, hosting her own daytime talk show and ultimately owning a magazine and a television network has motivated me to keep striving to be the best version of me.

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A dream of mine has always been to work preferably in the entertainment business as an anchor, a reporter or TV personality, but I have never limited myself to just the entertainment industry. I have been working towards this dream since I was an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidate at Seneca Valley High School, by showing a strong interest in IB Film, IB English and IB French.

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My interest in the journalism began with a passion in ballet and modern dance at a young age. Reputable television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Ellen and Access Hollywood greatly influenced me as well. This desire to be a Broadcast Journalist only heightened as I became more keenly interested in my courses and gained experience from multiple internships I have completed. 

 

One day I aspire to be a news anchor and/or a TV personality. I intend to work my way up to becoming the head of a news outlet in a particular region and ultimately bring a news outlet to a country where it does not already exist. But my aspirations do not stop here.

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ANDREA'S WORK

My Journalistic Journey

My work is diverse, and my style is unique. While at Penn State I have used my IB skills to produce, record, write and edit all my work. I have examples portraying me as a filmmaker, editor, producer and journalist in television, radio and print. Limiting myself to one facet of journalism has never been an option for me. Remaining well-rounded and open minded to the different planes of journalism and the multimedia industry has always intrigued me.

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JOURNALISTIC HISTORY

Internships

TRACE TV AND ENTERTAINMENT

February 2018

Lagos, Nigeria
 

Intern, content and marketing contributor

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CNBC AFRICA

Summer 2017

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

A contributing journalist, reporter and producer. 

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Link to the news package I did this summer:

 https://www.cnbcafrica.com/uncategorized/2017/08/04/economic-benefits-of-regular-exercise/

COMPLETE FASHION MAGAZINE

Summer 2016

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

A contributing journalist and host for Complete Fashion's Webcast series.

HELLO! NIGERIA MAGAZINE

Spring 2016

Lekki, Lagos Nigeria / State College, Pennsylvania
 

Remotely under the supervision of the editor-in-chief for Complete Fashion Magazine.

B94.5 ALL THE HITS

Fall 2015

State College, Pennsylvania
 

A social media and radio intern. Experienced in live on-air broadcasts, remote broadcasts and much more!

COLLEGE FASHIONISTA

Fall 2015

State College, Pennsylvania

Wrote online fashion articles on students at Penn State's campus.

BLACK DANCE MAGAZINE

Summer 2013 - Fall 2014

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Germantown, Maryland
 

A contributing journalist to this start up magazine.

CENTRE COUNTY REPORT

Fall 2017

Pennsylvania State University
 

A contributing reporter and producer. 

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https://commmedia.psu.edu/contributors/view/Smith/Andrea/176256

CONTACT

(301) 325 -1850

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Viola Davis

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