Social Media Marketing Manager

BRADLEY W. SMITH

Metro Atlanta area • 404-***-**** • ********@*****.***

PROFILE

Experienced, highly qualified communications and media professional

Produced award-winning content under extreme deadlines for one of the largest global television networks

Extensive writing, editing and production background

Quick and decisive editorial judgement

Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Mac applications

Social media experience including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat & Linkedin

FREELANCE COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA EXPERT 2014-present

The Zac Team, RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside – Marketing Manager

Manage all marketing tasks for one of the leading real estate teams in metro Atlanta. Effectively used Top Producer, BoomTown, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Design and other applications to increase listings, profits and brand exposure

CNN Sports – Content Editor / Script Writer

Determine the best content for over 100 station affiliates nationwide, write script copy and alert affiliates of any breaking news situations

SEO My Business – Content Provider

Provided content for PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic, pitched story ideas to local and national media outlets, tracked media coverage of press releases and tournaments, Gave on course assistance to PGA Tour representatives during tournament week.

Delta Vacations – Technical Writer

Edited and wrote new promotional copy for hundreds of worldwide partner hotels and travel package destinations. Continually updated content for consumer and travel agent websites, including copy and photos.

Georgia Association of Broadcasters – Interim Office Manager

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the office and assisted the president and staff with all matters ranging from financial, sales, communications and event planning. Worked closely with executive board members, attorneys, TV & radio inspectors and over 200-member stations across the state of Georgia.

USGolfTV.com, Houseopedia.com – Freelance Writer

Develop timely original content for golf and real estate business websites. Pitch topic ideas, research facts and work closely with editors to increase reader traffic and interaction for the websites. Proven ability to connect with readers with compelling and informative copy on a wide variety of topics.

Keller Williams Realty / Method Real Estate Advisors - Realtor 7/2015-present

Marketed new and luxury listings to a global audience through digital and social media. Wrote a monthly blog for one of the top grossing teams in the metro area.

CNN INTERNATIONAL - Producer 12/2007-11/2015

Responsible for all aspects of writing and producing daily live broadcasts for one of the most recognized networks in the world

•Strategized, wrote, edited and produced content seen in over 150 countries on television and online

•Identified and evaluated newsworthy stories, determined sequence and coordinated with on-air talent and technical staff both in-studio and in the field to deliver key messages

•Coordinated diverse and global staff under tight deadlines to produce fresh and informative content on a daily basis for millions of viewers

•Able to take complex information and present it to different audiences in an informative, clear and new manner via network and digital platforms

•Collaborated with international news department to provide situational awareness updates regarding coverage of sports during regular and breaking news coverage

CNN INTERNATIONAL – Associate Producer 10/2000-12/2007

• Wrote and edited content for CNN, CNN International, Headline News & CNN Newssource • Researched story ideas and collaborated with producers and anchors to determine daily news priorities and develop scripts • Coordinated all aspects of production elements for live programming including graphics, video, soundbites, live guests and anchor scripts

CNN/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED – Production Assistant 12/1998-10/2000

• Developed content used by 500+ affiliate television stations across North America • Wrote and edited daily video highlights, determined running order and continuously updated scores and breaking news

WUMR-FM; Memphis, Tenn. – Sports Director 8/1995– 8/1997

• Hosted daily sports show • Play-by-play announcer for University of Memphis football team and men’s basketball team

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Journalism - University of Memphis Bachelor of Science in Communications - Ohio University

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Two Peabody awards and one Emmy recognition certificate

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