Nat Smith
About Nat Smith
Nat Smith is a Junior Strategist at Mischief USA, focusing on empowering emerging artists and underrepresented communities through strategic thinking. With a background in Mass Communication and Advertising, Smith has held various roles in strategy and creative storytelling across multiple organizations in Toronto.
Current Position at Mischief USA
Nat Smith currently holds the position of Junior Strategist at Mischief USA, where they have been employed since 2021. In this role, Nat focuses on leveraging strategic thinking to enhance creative storytelling. Their work aims to empower emerging artists and underrepresented communities, bridging the gap between strategy and creativity.
Previous Experience in Strategy and Arts
Prior to their current role, Nat Smith served as Head of Strategy at The New Kid Collective from 2020 to 2021. They also worked as a Junior Strategist at No Fixed Address Inc. during the same period. Additionally, Nat volunteered at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival from 2014 to 2016, contributing to the arts community for two years.
Educational Background in Media and Design
Nat Smith studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at Korea University, completing their studies in 2017. They also attended OCAD University, where they focused on Advertising and Design from 2017 to 2021. This educational background supports their strategic and creative endeavors in their professional roles.
Board Membership at Waveland
Since 2020, Nat Smith has been a Board Member of the Social and Digital Committee at Waveland in Toronto, Ontario. This position allows Nat to contribute to social initiatives and digital strategies, furthering their commitment to empowering communities.
Internship and Research Experience
Nat gained practical experience as a Production Intern at Bell Media in 2016, working with The Space Channel for one month. They also served as a Research Assistant at OCAD University for three months in 2020, enhancing their skills in research and analysis.