Meet Charis (CK) Smith
Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication
Email: charissmith@ut.edu
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: 106F
Education
2001 St. Petersburg College, A.A.
2016 The University of Exeter (UK)
2018 University of South Florida, B.A.
2021 New York University, M.A.
Courses Taught
Digital Citizenship
Media and Society
Global Media Cultures
Career Specialties
Charis Smith specializes in writing, editing, journalism, multimedia storytelling, design, performing arts, and film and television.
Professional and Community Activities
Smith grew up in the Tampa Bay area and worked in Hillsborough County schools as an educator in journalism, creative writing and musical theatre. She has served as senior and managing editor at NYU's graduate news outlet The Click, leading a team of editors and writing coaches consisting of industry professionals, alumni and faculty. As part of her job at ABC, Smith connected with community leaders, vendors, small businesses, government officials and citizens to plan weekend coverage and communicate to viewers current events.
Honors and Awards
Smith graduated with High Honors (A.A.), Magna Cum Laude (B.A.) and Honors (M.A.).
She also worked on several Emmy-nominated stories with ABC.