Antonnette Smith

I'm a motivated and enthusiastic UX designer with a never-ending desire to please and delight users. After a successful 15-year career as an television news broadcaster I am transitioning to the UX field because my skills and knowledge base are a great fit for the industry. I'm known for leading teams in fast-paced and stressful environments. I'm a passionate storyteller and communicator who generates thoughtful ideas. I have a knack for conducting interviews and research projects. I'm a meticulous multitasker with a proven track record for meeting tight deadlines, working under pressure, and making critical split-second decisions. I am currently enrolled in the Google UX certification program and the Udemy Motion Design with Figma course.

Live News Producer with France 24

March 2015 - January 2023

• Lead a dynamic team to produce live international prime time news shows
• Generate and pitch story ideas, segment topics and newsworthy guests
• Collaborate with producers, editors, correspondents and hosts to deliver the most relevant and update information
• Build line-up, determine pace, style and flow of program
• Write banners and copy edit all material before broadcast
• Constantly meet tight deadlines as news stories evolve
• Direct the technical crew and host in the control room while taking the show to air
• Monitor all outlets for breaking news and update scripts and banners as needed

Evening Producer/Lineup Producer/Control Room Producer/Associate Producer with CBC News Network

April 2008-December 2014

• Pitch, plan and execute show ideas for CBC News Network, Canada’s national public broadcaster
• Craft and develop the newly created evening producer position for the network
• Prepare scripts, determine the style, pace, tempo of show
• Build daily news line-ups and format of the program
• Assign writers, associate producers and editorial assistants
• Produce live breaking news coverage in the control room
• Segment produce special coverage for major breaking news events

Google UX certification certificate - In progress

Udemy's Motion Design with Figma: Animation, Motion Graphics, UX/UI - In progress

Master of Arts: Media Production - Ryerson University - October 2008

Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies and Journalism - June 2007