Ruth Serven Smith

News anchor and reporter focused on Alabama regional news and events

Birmingham, Black Country, and Shropshire regional coverage

Education reporting with focus on ethics and related topics

K-12 and higher education topics with focus on educational equity and opportunity

Communications with concentration in journalism from Alabama State University

Daily and weekly news and features reporting across multiple mediums

Editing reporters' stories and managing scholastic media content

Managing editor with extensive experience leading digital journalism teams and reporting.

Researches and writes compelling articles for university student newspaper.

Local news reporting focused on Birmingham and surrounding Alabama areas

Investigative reporting focused on in-depth stories and fact checking

Focus on news and editorial content in Birmingham, Alabama

News reporting focused on local events and issues in Birmingham, Alabama

News and information about faculty and staff at UAB university

Experienced reporter and editor with appearances on Brian Lehrer Show, Leonard Lopate Show, NY1, and CUNY-TV. Skilled in researching and analyzing content related to recycling and environmental topics.

K-12 education coverage focused on Alabama schools and policies

Editorial management, content development, strategy, and leadership in education writing

Managing Editor at The Greenwood Commonwealth, experienced in overseeing editorial content and newsroom operations.

Reporting fellow specializing in library and higher education beats at a major Alabama news outlet.

News reporting and multimedia journalism in Birmingham, AL

Education reporting with focus on schools and related policy issues

Editorial contributor focused on content for Cahaba Media Group in Alabama

Data reporting focused on business and local news in Alabama

News reporting and story sourcing with focus on books and media industry

Multimedia content creation with skills in ENPS, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro

Media publishing with focus on journalism and related content

Student media direction and alumni magazine editing at a major university

Managing Editor at Hearst Magazines with experience in operations management and writing. Based in Birmingham, Alabama. Connected with a professional network of 500+ on LinkedIn.

Bylines in Houston Chronicle, The Lily, Religion News Service, and related outlets

Reporting for WVU News with focus on university and local news coverage