Ep. 77: She left the BBC to build AI for journalists ft. Sophia Smith Galer

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.Read the newsletter: https://www.creatorspotlight.com/profiles__Sophia Smith GalerTikTokInstagramLinkedInTwitter/XViralectSophiana (App Store)__FrancisLinkedInTwitter/X__Timestamps00:00 Introducing Sophia Smith Galer01:50 How to present on short form video07:15 Defining ‘journalism’ in the age of the creator13:26 Traditional media’s problem with short form content18:25 The one thing most short form creators get wrong24:38 The best platform for short form content31:02 Short form bootcamps34:25 Sophiana: Your short form assistant41:34 Why everyone should be making content44:05 The hardest part of building an app49:47 US vs. UK creator economy difficulties52:46 Revenue breakdown57:58 Sophia’s future plans and goals