Julie Smith

About Julie Smith

Invested Storyteller/Engaging My Audience With Ease/Naturally Nurturing/Consistently Curious/Poised Presenter Hello and thanks for your interest in my bio. I’m an Emmy award-winning news/traffic anchor and on camera, radio and live event talent. I began my time in Atlanta as an anchor/reporter at CBS46 in June 2016. In addition to my presence on local, weekday newscasts, I hosted a daily live talk show called Atlanta Plugged In, showcasing local businesses, non-profits, public figures, politicians, and more. I spent four years as a fill-in host on the local Atlanta foodie show, Atlanta Eats. Some of my favorite interviews include Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Whisky, HLN’s Robin Meade, Snoop Dogg and a host of local politicians, actors, philanthropists and business owners. As graduate of the University of Louisville in KY, I began my television career there, hosting a live talk show called Louisville Live This Morning. In 2011, I set my sights on Los Angeles, CA where I was a freelance on camera and event host/emcee interviewing locals and celebrities like Bryan McNight, Evander Holifield, Hilary Duff, and more. I’ve been the celebrity red carpet host for the Kentucky Derby in 2015 and 2106, which draws crowds of over each year interviewing celebrities such as Ice T and Coco, Josh Groban, Nick and Vanessa Lachey, and more. I’ve been blessed to be on a career journey that truly lights a fire under me. A journey that allows me to help others communicate their brand, message, and mission to their intended audience in an effective way. My hope is that I can continue to find more ways to do just that for more individuals, organizations and causes.

Experience

1. Fill in Traffic Anchor

   11Alive

   Dec 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• University of Louisville

  BA, Sociology

  1992 — 1997