Hi, I’m Scott “Smitty” Smith, based in Portland, Oregon. After more than twenty years as head of operations and editorial lead at BlankTV, I helped shape content strategy, acquisitions, licensing, and editorial workflows for the world’s largest independent music video channel. I’m passionate about music and film, and I bring reliability, energy, humor, and a strong work ethic to my writing projects. I’m excited to transition into writing full time, bringing hands-on experience with content management, editing, proofreading, copywriting, video production, and branding. I’m a collaborative, creative thinker who loves crafting compelling copy and building engaging content across YouTube, social media, licensing, and marketing initiatives.

Scott 'Smitty' Smith

Hi, I’m Scott “Smitty” Smith, based in Portland, Oregon. After more than twenty years as head of operations and editorial lead at BlankTV, I helped shape content strategy, acquisitions, licensing, and editorial workflows for the world’s largest independent music video channel. I’m passionate about music and film, and I bring reliability, energy, humor, and a strong work ethic to my writing projects. I’m excited to transition into writing full time, bringing hands-on experience with content management, editing, proofreading, copywriting, video production, and branding. I’m a collaborative, creative thinker who loves crafting compelling copy and building engaging content across YouTube, social media, licensing, and marketing initiatives.

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Hi, I’m Scott “Smitty” Smith, based in Portland, Oregon. After more than twenty years as head of operations and editorial lead at BlankTV, I helped shape content strategy, acquisitions, licensing, and editorial workflows for the world’s largest independent music video channel. I’m passionate about music and film, and I bring reliability, energy, humor, and a strong work ethic to my writing projects.

I’m excited to transition into writing full time, bringing hands-on experience with content management, editing, proofreading, copywriting, video production, and branding. I’m a collaborative, creative thinker who loves crafting compelling copy and building engaging content across YouTube, social media, licensing, and marketing initiatives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Manager at Napster Group
March 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
In charge of Napster's independent music content library of eight million+ tracks, content management, acquisition, and re-licensing/deliverables for upgrade to mp3 of the entire library.
Content Manager at Napster Group
March 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
In charge of Napster's independent music content library of eight million+ tracks, content management, acquisition, and re-licensing/deliverables for upgrade to mp3 of the entire library.
Writer/Web Producer at TMZ.com, AOL/Time Warner
December 1, 2006 - September 8, 2025
Writer/Producer charged with establishing brand voice and creating funny, unique and compelling content on a daily basis.
Writer/Web Producer at TMZ.com, AOL/Time Warner
December 1, 2006 - September 8, 2025
Writer/Producer charged with establishing brand voice and creating funny, unique and compelling content on a daily basis.
Web Producer/Editor at Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.
December 1, 2004 - September 8, 2025
Responsible for editorial content, photo/video content acquisition and production for SpiceTV.com, the Spice Channel website.
Web Producer/Editor at Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.
December 1, 2004 - September 8, 2025
Editorial content, photo/video content acquisition and production for SpiceTV.com, the Spice Channel website.
Creator/Managing Editor at BlankTV/YouTube Channel
January 1, 2000 - Present
In charge of content acquisition, promotions, licensing and editorial for BlankTV, the Internet's largest independent music video channel. Accomplishments include 754K subscribers, 1M+ views per month, and 1B+ lifetime views.
Creator/Managing Editor at BlankTV/YouTube Channel
January 1, 2000 - Present
In charge of content acquisition, promotions, licensing and editorial for BlankTV, the Internet's largest independent music video channel. Metrics include 754K subscribers, 1M+ views per month, and 1B+ lifetime views.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Minor in Sociology at University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Minor in Sociology at University of California at Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

National Merit Scholar
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
National Merit Scholar
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet