Ep. 77: She left the BBC to build AI for journalists ft. Sophia Smith Galer
Episode Description
Sophia Smith Galer is an award-winning journalist, author, and creator with nearly a million followers across TikTok and Instagram. After roles at the BBC and VICE, she went independent to pioneer new ways of telling stories through short-form video. In this episode, she shares why traditional media is struggling to adapt, and what creators and journalists need to know about the future of vertical video.
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Sophia Smith Galer
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Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Sophia Smith Galer
01:50 How to present on short form video
07:15 Defining ‘journalism’ in the age of the creator
13:26 Traditional media’s problem with short form content
18:25 The one thing most short form creators get wrong
24:38 The best platform for short form content
31:02 Short form bootcamps
34:25 Sophiana: Your short form assistant
41:34 Why everyone should be making content
44:05 The hardest part of building an app
49:47 US vs. UK creator economy difficulties
52:46 Revenue breakdown
57:58 Sophia’s future plans and goals