Dr. Smith Has Spent a Lifetime Teaching Upcoming Journalists

Being a journalist requires a person to have traits like inspiration, courage, an unending drive to dig deeper into stories and to question it with different angles. These are only a few of the common factors among journalist. Joining the field of journalism today is a lot different today with all the means of information at our disposal, thanks to the rise of digital. Despite all the tools we have today, it is always better to hone your skillset under the mentorship of a senior who has spent years serving this industry. For years now, a lot of students of journalism in the United States prefer to opt for teachers and mentors like Dr. Michael Ray Smith.

Smith was fond of journalism from quite an early age. He was crystal clear about the field he wanted to opt for as he grew up. He acquired a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and stepped into the industry with a hunger to prove himself to the world. Michael also held a Doctorate of Philosophy from Regent University. He also went on to work as a Professor at the same University.

As a journalist, Smith has freelanced for numerous well-known magazines and newspapers. He wrote and edited articles for ‘Public Opinion', ‘News-Chronicle', ‘Lancaster Newspapers', and many more. Such freelance work has further equipped him with the right skill set to guide future journalists who wish to do part-time or freelance work. In fact, an article by McKinsey Global Institute stated that over 20% of the total working population in the United States and Europe are doing some kind of freelance work, and the number is only going to increase over the next few years.

A lot of news and radio channels like CBS 11 and French TV News have covered Michael Smith from time to time. He has also been in the limelight by publishing his books on a variety of topics.

Owing to his love for the field, he wanted to continue nurturing the upcoming breed of journalists. Dr. Michael strived to equip novice journalists with the right arsenal to make a great name in this filed. To accomplish this feat, he continued teaching over the years. In addition to the Regent University, he has also offered his services as a Professor at Taylor University, Campbell University, Lee University, and Palm Beach Atlantic University among others.

During his tenure at the Palm Beach Atlantic University, Dr. Michael’s students covered various renowned personalities including names like Ben Carson, Donald J. Trump, Mark Rubio, and Hilary Clinton, and many more. In 2012, Journalism Journeyman named Dr. Smith in the list of Top 50 journalism professors which reflects his knowledge and experience in this area of work.

Dr. Michael Ray Smith has spent decades in the field of journalism amassing numerous awards and achievements against his name. He is a renowned professor, a valued freelance writer, and an exceptional journalist. These days, he takes online classes at Regent University. Dr. Smith is also undergoing another Master’s Degree, this time in Media Studies from the Pennsylvania State.