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.

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Sophia Smith Galer

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Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Sophia Smith Galer

01:50 How to present on short form video

07:15 Defining ‘journalism’ in the age of the creator

13:26 Traditional media’s problem with short form content

18:25 The one thing most short form creators get wrong

24:38 The best platform for short form content

31:02 Short form bootcamps

34:25 Sophiana: Your short form assistant

41:34 Why everyone should be making content

44:05 The hardest part of building an app

49:47 US vs. UK creator economy difficulties

52:46 Revenue breakdown

57:58 Sophia’s future plans and goals

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