Casey Chan-Smutko

Journalist & Content Writer

About me

I am Journalist and Content Writer, currently writing for The Borgen Project, a non-profit that fights global poverty.

I write for news outlets & content creation organizations

Growing up, I found a passion for storytelling. From realistic fiction to poetry, I love speaking through pencil and paper or keyboard and computer. This is only the beginning of my work.

For the past years, I studied at the University of Rhode Island, working on my bachelor’s degree at the in Journalism with a minor in English, focusing on creative writing. Now, I’m working on a master’s degree in Journalism at Boston University.

What I do

Pitch stories worth telling: From global to local news and profiling people who’ve made an impact on the world.

Write articles for print news or scripts for pre-recorded broadcast segments.

Writing

Following AP Style or MLA, I write 500+ word articles for various sections. I've written news, arts & culture and opinion. If you're looking for someone with an all-around background, I am experienced in almost every section.nn

Recording/editing

News-wise, I've made pre-recorded broadcast segments for weekly newscasts at my student newspaper. In my free time, I've made short form videos on my Instagram page. Normally, they are highlight reels from the year, but I've made hype videos supporting the Buffalo Sabres when they made the playoffs.n

Photography/Art

I take my own photos and make multimedia art. Focusing on finding the perfect lighting for photos. Sometimes, those photos for used for my articles. I also make traditional and digital art.n