Evan Smith
Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Media Executive; Senior Advisor at the Emerson Collective; Host of "Overheard with Evan Smith"
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Evan Smith Biography
Evan Smith is an American journalist and media executive recognized as the co-founder and longtime chief executive of "The Texas Tribune," a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization focused on Texas politics and public policy. Before launching the Tribune, Smith worked at Texas Monthly, advancing through editorial roles to become editor and later president and editor-in-chief, contributing to the magazine’s influence in political and cultural journalism. His leadership at both organizations has positioned him as a significant figure in the development of civic-minded reporting and nonprofit journalism.
At "The Texas Tribune," Smith helped establish a model that integrates rigorous journalism with public events, data journalism, and innovative membership and sponsorship strategies to support nonprofit news. Under his direction, the Tribune became known for comprehensive coverage of state government, detailed election guides and legislative trackers, and in-depth reporting on education, health care, immigration, and the economy. Smith also promoted free distribution of the Tribune’s content to media partners across Texas, broadening the reach and impact of its reporting.
Smith’s public presence extends beyond the newsroom. He has frequently served as an interviewer and moderator at major forums, including the Texas Tribune Festival, where he has conducted onstage conversations with national political figures, policy experts, and thought leaders. Earlier in his career, Smith hosted the weekly public-affairs television program "Texas Monthly Talks" (later "Overheard with Evan Smith"), a long-form interview show on public television that highlighted his conversational style and ability to elicit nuanced perspectives from guests across the political spectrum.
Throughout his career, Smith has received honors for journalistic excellence and civic contribution, including recognition for the Tribune’s innovation in nonprofit news and its role in supporting democratic engagement. He has spoken and written extensively about the financial and structural challenges facing journalism, the decline of local news, and the importance of new models for sustaining accountability reporting. By addressing these industry challenges while building platforms that prioritize public service, Smith has become a prominent voice on the future of news and an advocate for the essential role of journalism in democracy.
After stepping down from day-to-day leadership at the Tribune, Smith has remained active in public discourse, continuing to moderate discussions, appear at conferences, and advise on media and civic-engagement initiatives. His experience leading newsrooms, interviewing public figures on television and live stages, and navigating the evolving media landscape makes him a trusted source for insights into politics, policy, and journalism.
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Evan Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Journalist, Business, Leadership, Innovation, Business Leadership, Entertainment, Liberal, News & Media and Modern Media.
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Evan Smith generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Evan Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Media, Journalist and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Evan Smith for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Evan Smith generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Lui, Leslie Dodson and Michael Rogers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Evan Smith for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Evan Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Evan Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Evan Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Evan Smith speak about?
Evan Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Journalist, Business, Leadership, Innovation, Business Leadership, Entertainment, Liberal, News & Media and Modern Media. -
Where does Evan Smith travel from?
Evan Smith generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Evan Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Evan Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Evan Smith for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Evan Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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