Jay Smith

Jay Smith has a diverse work experience in the field of media and politics. Jay has worked as a Director of Linear Operations at AdVictory since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Locality Broadcast from 2015 to 2023, where they held multiple roles including Account Executive, Political Sales Analyst, and Political Sales Assistant. At Locality Broadcast, Jay managed client relationships with TV stations, facilitated media plans for various organizations and political candidates, and processed political ad buys. Before joining Locality Broadcast, Jay worked as the Central Kentucky Field Director for Hal Heiner for Governor campaign for a brief period in 2015, where they supervised volunteers, managed events, and built a grassroots network. Jay also had a role as a Legislative Intern for U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in 2014, where they conducted research and attended hearings on various policy issues. Overall, Jay Smith has a strong background in media operations, political sales, grassroots organizing, and research.

From 2008 to 2012, Jay Smith attended Eastern Kentucky University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Criminal Justice, specifically in the field of Police Studies.