Nigel Smith
Movies News Editor, Reporter and TV Contributor
- Role
- Senior News Editor, Movies at People Magazine People.Com
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nigel Smith
As a Senior News Editor at PEOPLE, I manage and edit the Movies and Theater sections of the website, covering the latest and most compelling stories in the entertainment industry. I have 12 years of experience in online and print journalism, with a master\'s degree in Arts Journalism from Syracuse University.I lead a team of talented writers, assigning and overseeing breaking news, features, and enterprise stories on film and theater. I also direct and coordinate live coverage of major award shows, such as the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Tony Awards. Additionally, I write feature articles for PEOPLE magazine, profiling prominent and emerging stars, and regularly appear as an expert commentator on news programs including Good Morning America, Today, NBC News, CBS News, BBC News, Access Hollywood, NY1 and more. I am passionate about delivering high-quality and engaging content to our millions of readers, using data-driven insights, SEO best practices, and creative storytelling. My mission is to inform, entertain, and inspire people through the power of culture.
Experience
Senior News Editor, Movies
Jul 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US
Manage all assignments for a team of writers in the Movies and Theater sections of People.com• Edit and assign breaking news, features and enterprise stories on film and theater• Identify breaking and developing news that warrants reporting, and collaborate with writers to see thecoverage through• Direct and lead live coverage of award shows, including: the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the SAGAwards, the Tony Awards, the Critics’ Choice Awards, and the MTV Movie & TV Awards• Analyze traffic metrics using Google Analytics and Chartbeat to identify worthwhile follows. Keep up todate with SEO best practices• Write feature articles for PEOPLE magazine. Profile subjects have included: Helen Mirren, Cher, RyanReynolds, Anthony Hopkins, and Jennifer Hudson.• Organize and maintain the Movies and Theater editorial calendars• Serve as the direct contact for talent representatives and studio publicists• Make TV and Podcast appearances on behalf of PEOPLE on Good Morning America, Today, BBCNews, Access Hollywood, etc, including guest hosting PEOPLE Every Day podcast
Education
Syracuse University
M.A., Arts Journalism
2009 — 2010
Ryerson University
B.F.A., Theater Performance: Acting
2001 — 2005
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