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Sherrie E. Smith
Sherrie E. Smith is the Senior Editor of Soap Hub.
Sherrie E. Smith has been writing about Movies, Television, Celebrities, and Soap Operas for 33 years.
Prior to that, Sherrie has spent time at/worked at E! Entertainment Television, Soap Net, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, CBS, and Soap Hub.
Based in California, Sherrie loves to write and produce original material about all things soap operas and entertainment. Always looking for new ways to feed the appetite for entertainment in a weary world.
Title: Senior Editor
Email: sherrie@soaphub.com
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Social Media Links: Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: writing, producing, editing, researching, interviewing, field production, live events, set design, casting, acting, master control operation.
Years in This Expertise: 33 years
Shows You Write About: Familiar with all soaps since 1992 (Pure Soap on E! Entertainment Television)
Education & Certifications
Education: Long Beach City College, Video Technical Institute AA
Years of Writing: since 1989
Awards or Recognitions: Los Angeles Times Web Award for The Young and the Restless Classic website and The Young and the Restless Family Tree
Previous Publications: Soap City (all Soaps), Yahoo (all Soaps), Days of our Lives Official website, The Young and the Restless Official website for Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment
A Word from Sherrie Smith
Why Author Chose This Career: Entertainment Junkie
How Author Began Career: Started with an internship at the Long Beach Independent Press Telegram and Movietime (later became E!)
Personal Interests: Movies, Books, Television, and Travel
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