Charis (CK) Smith

Weekend Planner at WFTS-TV
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Credentials

  • Notary Public
    Notary Public for the State of Florida
    Sep, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First-Aid Certification
    First Aid Training
    Sep, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • WFTS-TV
    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Weekend Planner
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Plans weekend news broadcasts, organizing live and taped segments in the field and in the studio; data researcher and motion graphics for news team to provide in-depth coverage, details, and visuals for each story

    • Assignment Editor
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      Responsible for selecting, developing, and planning daily reporting assignments; fields calls and emails; keeps updated with local and national news and press releases; organizes breaking news events for live coverage; uses multiple social media platforms to identify trending stories; collaborate with other Scripps stations, ABC, affiliates, and partners to search trending content and publish compelling stories, photos, and video from our corporate network across web, mobile, and social media platforms; writes stories for digital; serves on EDI committee

  • University of Tampa
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Part-time communications faculty; gives instruction in journalism, marketing, public relations, graphic design, Adobe software, photojournalism, editing, audio and visual storytelling, and multimedia presentations. Part-time communications faculty; gives instruction in journalism, marketing, public relations, graphic design, Adobe software, photojournalism, editing, audio and visual storytelling, and multimedia presentations.

  • New York University
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Special Projects
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Administrates the mentorship program including communication, social media, marketing, graphic design, and event planning; works with a network of professional journalists and students in NYU’s graduate journalism program

    • Graduate Assistant
      • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

      Supports and provides American Journalism Online's mentorship program with administrative work and detail-oriented tasks as directed including spreadsheets, presentations, guide books, and social media.

  • The Click News
    • United States
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reporter, Editor
      • Sep 2020 - May 2022

      Writes and edits articles for online news outlet of NYU's American Journalism Graduate School Program, assists with uploading and online publication with SEO and meta data and preparation for social media sharing. Writes and edits articles for online news outlet of NYU's American Journalism Graduate School Program, assists with uploading and online publication with SEO and meta data and preparation for social media sharing.

  • Self-employed
    • Writer
      • Apr 2000 - Jan 2022

      Created and maintains daily sports blog; researches, writes, and edits original and adapted screenplays, books, and other media; edits and copy writes various media for clients Created and maintains daily sports blog; researches, writes, and edits original and adapted screenplays, books, and other media; edits and copy writes various media for clients

  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

      Taught high school journalism, creative writing, technical writing, and musical theatre; served as adviser to yearbook and newspaper staff; developed the journalism department at magnet high school Taught high school journalism, creative writing, technical writing, and musical theatre; served as adviser to yearbook and newspaper staff; developed the journalism department at magnet high school

  • Events by Charis
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area & Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Event Coordinator
      • Oct 2003 - Aug 2012

      Organized events, weddings, fundraisers for clients ranging from large organizations to individuals; used connections and sales experience to coordinate event vendors Organized events, weddings, fundraisers for clients ranging from large organizations to individuals; used connections and sales experience to coordinate event vendors

  • Forerunner School
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area
    • Administrator
      • Aug 2004 - Jan 2008

      Financial Aid Administrator, Communications Manager, Student Housing Coordinator (2007-08) – Created and developed Financial Aid Department; oversaw the aid distribution via scholarships, grants, and work study; organized work study program; managed Communications Center and front office, supervising team of receptionists, assistants, and administrators; coordinated student housing and roommates. Student Affairs Administrator (2005-2007) – Organized student events, large group events, new student orientation, student graduation, alumni association, and student organizations; served as Student Government Advisor, organizing student committees, leadership retreats, events, and activities Personal Assistant to Dean of Students (2004-2005) – Served as teaching assistant, responsibilities included attendance, homework, and special events; organized orientation, graduation, student-advisor meetings, guest speakers, holiday parties, picnics, conferences, and seminars; created student email database and student directory; designed fliers, postcards, calendars, emails, and newsletters

  • Cristos Academy
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

      High School Computer Teacher, Yearbook Advisor – Organized daily lesson plans, graded papers, organized class events; organized yearbook production, sales, advertising, event planning, and publication deadlines for high school and elementary and middle schools’ yearbooks High School Computer Teacher, Yearbook Advisor – Organized daily lesson plans, graded papers, organized class events; organized yearbook production, sales, advertising, event planning, and publication deadlines for high school and elementary and middle schools’ yearbooks

  • Vineyard Church
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Administrator
      • Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

      Office Administrator, Bookstore Director – Designed fliers, postcards, weekly bulletins, calendars, newsletters; created and updated website, weekly PowerPoint presentations; organized events (parties, brunches, picnics, special speakers, building move, conferences, and seminars); arranged international and domestic travel accommodations for staff and guest speakers; vendor liaison; bookstore sales, inventory, set-up Office Administrator, Bookstore Director – Designed fliers, postcards, weekly bulletins, calendars, newsletters; created and updated website, weekly PowerPoint presentations; organized events (parties, brunches, picnics, special speakers, building move, conferences, and seminars); arranged international and domestic travel accommodations for staff and guest speakers; vendor liaison; bookstore sales, inventory, set-up

  • SouthTrust Bank, N.A.
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

      Customer Service Representative – Executed requested bank activities: account transactions, product sales, computer technology assistance Customer Service Representative – Executed requested bank activities: account transactions, product sales, computer technology assistance

  • Outreach Christian School
    • Odessa, Florida
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

      Second Grade Teacher, Cheerleading Coach – Organized daily lesson plans, graded papers, organized class field trips, private tutoring (grades 1-8), spring musical asst. director and choreographer (grades preK-8) Second Grade Teacher, Cheerleading Coach – Organized daily lesson plans, graded papers, organized class field trips, private tutoring (grades 1-8), spring musical asst. director and choreographer (grades preK-8)

  • Target
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor
      • Apr 1999 - Oct 2000

      Supervisor, Cash Office, Clerical Assistant, Operator, Credit Card Sales and Services, Guest Service Attendant, Cashier, Electronics Sales, Merchandise Organizer Supervisor, Cash Office, Clerical Assistant, Operator, Credit Card Sales and Services, Guest Service Attendant, Cashier, Electronics Sales, Merchandise Organizer

Education

  • New York University
    Master of Arts - MA, Journalism
    2020 - 2021
  • University of South Florida
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
    2002 - 2018
  • University of Exeter
    English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
    2016 -
  • St. Petersburg College
    Associate of Arts - AA, Mass Communication/Media Studies
    1998 - 2001

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