JulianJ

Recognized among the Top 200 news-media figures in the United States, Julian J. Smith is an elite digital media architect, breaking news pioneer, and high-stakes content strategist. Backed by a proven portfolio scaling 7 Instagram pages to nearly 200 million combined organic views—highlighted by a record-breaking single-video peak of 8.9 million views and 400,000 comments—Julian combines rigorous editorial instincts with cutting-edge technical capabilities.

Having worked directly alongside elite New York City paparazzi units (247PAPZ) to master real-time celebrity tracking, alongside enterprise-grade web technical support experience at MetLife and a CompTIA A+ certification, Julian delivers unmatched speed, technical resilience, and viral market penetration tailored specifically for DailyMail.com's fast-paced global desk.

Senior Breaking News & Viral Content Strategist - DailyMail.com - New York / Providence

Prospective Role - Targeted Alignment & Editorial Operations

• Engineered rapid-response digital workflows capable of breaking exclusive cultural moments—such as Rihanna's pregnancy announcements—directly resulting in widespread syndication and premier tier-one placements across Yahoo News and Revolt News.
• Maintained real-time pulse on global pop culture, entertainment, sports, world news, and specialized interest beats (including UFO/aerospace developments) to capture peak reader engagement minutes after events unfold.
• Executed aggressive multi-platform growth strategies across 7 dedicated Instagram pages, scaling network impressions to nearly 200 million combined organic views through high-retention video clipping, aggressive hook optimization, and metadata tuning.

Founder & Lead Media Strategist - INDOUTMARKETING & Media Network

(2023-01)

• Direct end-to-end digital marketing campaigns, organic audience acquisition, and multi-platform syndication frameworks, consistently generating 50 million organic monthly views across visual-first social channels.
• Oversee professional video clipping operations and creator monetization pipelines, developing high-yield content frameworks producing $1k+ monthly income per professional streamer.
• Manage strategic partnerships and hashtag/tag distribution across the live-streaming ecosystem, establishing direct visibility pipelines with prominent influencers and creators including @endthestreamrn.

Senior Media Manager & Elite Investigative Liaison - Professional Press Association & 247PAPZ - New York, NY

• Partnered directly with top-tier New York City paparazzi agencies, including 247PAPZ, serving as core social media manager to scale digital footprint, optimize algorithmic distribution, and maximize breaking entertainment revenue.
• Mastered elite investigative media tactics, rapid location scouting, and predictive tracking frameworks to locate and document high-profile celebrities fast and first, securing exclusive visual assets for national distribution.

Media Director & Executive Event Producer - Independent Media & Entertainment Production

(2021-01)

• Directed official media content and public relations operations for high-profile national memorial events, including direct coordination with the family for DMX's funeral event.
• Collaborated directly alongside Swizz Beatz, providing executive logistics, media management, and personal transport for Swizz Beatz's father during memorial proceedings and network broadcast coverages for BET.

Professional Fashion & Runway Photographer - Runway 7 Fashion

• Serve as an official professional photographer covering high-profile runway shows and designer collections, capturing commercial media assets for global fashion weeks.
• Manage rapid-turnaround photo editing, lighting setup, and high-fashion editorial production under fast-paced live event conditions.

Level 3 Web Tech Support Specialist - MetLife - Remote

(2025-01)

• Provide advanced Level 3 technical troubleshooting, system architecture support, and web technology issue resolution for enterprise digital environments in a remote operational model.
• Diagnose complex web-based applications, triage critical technical incidents, and coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure 99.9% system availability and optimal digital delivery.

Brand Ambassador & Operations Specialist - FIFA Official Brand Events

(2026-06 - 2026-08)

• Served as an official FIFA Brand Coca-Cola Ambassador, spearheading high-visibility consumer engagement, experiential marketing, and brand activation during global tournament events.

Bachelor of Arts - Rhode Island College (2026-01)

Associate's Degree - Community College of Rhode Island

High School Diploma - Saint Raphael Academy