SUZANNE SMITH- Week 12 Rewind

CBS Sports director Suzanne Smith is a pioneer for women in TV production. She started her career behind-the-scenes, when there was no road map for women, so she forged one- rising at CBS to become the only woman at ANY network directing NFL games. She’s been a fixture with the network since 1983- working some of the biggest sporting events including Super Bowls, Olympics, NCAA Tournaments, the Masters, and the U.S. Open.

In this short-form REWIND from our episode 11 chat, Smith weighs in on how mentorship shaped her career and the importance of taking advantage of opportunities. She shares her approach to earning the respect of her peers, despite at times, being the only woman in the TV truck.  

Smith covers how to advocate for yourself and build relationships in the business. She exemplifies women supporting women and shares practical ways to stay sharp in Covid, even for those not actively working games.

Smith describes why she treats every NFL game like the Super Bowl and talks about working full-circle NFL moments, with some of the league’s biggest stars. 

For the full conversation with Suzanne Smith, be sure to check out episode 11 of Voices & Visionaries.

To keep up with Suzanne Smith on social media, follow:
Twitter: @girlsniteprod