Jamil Smith (writer)

Jamil Smith (born 1975) is Senior National Correspondent for MTV News.[1] Previously he was Senior Editor at The New Republic,[2] joining after Chris Hughes purchased the magazine in 2015.[3]

At The New Republic, Smith also hosted a podcast called Intersection.[4] Previously, Smith had been a producer for MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry[5] and The Rachel Maddow Show.[6] He's drawn notice for commentary on topics like policing[7][8] and politics.[9] Naming Smith to its 2015 Root 100 list of top black influencers, The Root said Smith "hits on cultural touch points from campus rape to the Rev. Al Sharpton, banging out a nice mix of opinion, headlines and original reporting."[10]

At MTV, Smith hosts a digital series on politics called "The Racket."[11]

Smith attended the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York.

References

  1. ↑ Steinberg, Brian (11 February 2016). "Viacom Reboots MTV News in First Step Toward Reviving Network". Variety. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Bazilian, Emma; Richards, Katie (January 7, 2015). "The New Republic Makes First Hires Following Staff Walkout". AdWeek. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Connor, Jackson (6 February 2015). "New Republic Editor Asks For Time Before Critics Declare Magazine Dead". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Jamil Smith on the "Intersection" of Race, Gender and Politics - NBC News". Meet the Press with Chuck Todd. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Koblin, John (28 February 2016). "After Tense Weeks, Melissa Harris-Perry's MSNBC Show Is Canceled". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Mullin, Benjamin (7 January 2015). "The New Republic begins replenishing its staff". Poynter. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "WATCH: The New Republic's Jamil Smith Speaks on Loretta Lynch's Task in Baltimore". Fusion. April 30, 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Tolan, Casey (May 27, 2016). "Louisiana Just Passed a 'Blue Lives Matter' Bill That Makes Attacks Against Police Hate Crimes". Fusion. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Watch "A President on Training Wheels: Jamil Smith on the GOP Race " Video at The Root TV". The Root TV. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Root 100 - 78 Jamil Smith". The Root. September 9, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ Spangler, Todd (18 April 2016). "MTV Bows Digital Series Covering 'Ridiculous' President Election Hosted by Jamil Smith". Variety. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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