Who I am
I’m a graduate of Howard University’s journalism program, where I built a strong foundation in reporting, multimedia production, and visual and written storytelling.
In the fall, I’m starting at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and pursuing a master’s degree in sociology. I am looking forward to studying media, culture, and power.
I am passionate about media, specifically journalism, as a calling and a career path. I’m especially interested in how journalism and social science can work together.
During my time at Howard, I studied journalism and graphic design. I was involved with our campus magazine, newspaper and multiple social media campaigns. I used my multimedia knowledge from my coursework and deepened my proficiency with internships and other extracurricular activities in D.C. and at home in California.
As a writer, storytelling and facilitating other’s ideas is my priority. The stories that excite me are culturally diverse and socially relevant. Art, culture, nature and entertainment are my preferred beats.
As a designer, I enjoy using visuals to tell on-brand and important stories. I am proficient in the Adobe Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop). And have experience curating, designing and assigning editorial design projects.
Let’s work together! The best way to reach me is via email: kayla@smernoff.com
I’m also on LinkedIn!
Kayla Smernoff 