About

Experience that connects strategy, substance and execution.

For more than two decades, I have helped organizations and senior leaders communicate technology, research, public issues and important decisions clearly and credibly.

My background spans consulting, in-house leadership, institutional communications, public affairs, media relations, issues management and executive media preparation.

Dov Smith in conversation with a colleague

More than two decades across technology, research, public affairs and corporate communications

Senior communications leadership in consulting, institutional and in-house roles

Media preparation for executives, founders, researchers and subject-matter experts

Selected experience

A career built around making difficult subjects understandable and credible.

I have advised technology companies and senior leaders on positioning, corporate narrative, media relations, executive communications, reputation and crisis preparedness.

I also spent six years leading international communications for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where I translated scientific and academic work for global audiences and advised senior leadership on sensitive issues.

Earlier roles included strategic communications leadership at technology companies and agency work supporting international businesses entering the North American market.

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Technology and growth companies

Positioning, market narrative, launches, funding announcements, media relations, executive communications and support through growth and leadership change.

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Research and academic institutions

Scientific and research communications, international media, expert positioning, leadership counsel and communications around sensitive institutional issues.

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Public affairs and public-interest work

Issues communications, public positioning, stakeholder engagement, media strategy and communications around contested or high-scrutiny subjects.

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Executive and expert preparation

More than 20 years preparing executives, founders, researchers and other experts for important interviews and difficult questions.

Selected proof

Work that has reached influential audiences.

  • International media leadership for a major research university
  • Communications programs for technology companies at different stages of growth
  • Coverage in major business, broadcast and specialist media
  • Experience supporting leaders through sensitive and demanding situations
  • A national public-affairs organization grown to an audience of 20,000

Why clients bring me in

Senior judgment without distance from the work.

I define the position, advise leadership, write the materials, prepare the spokesperson and support implementation.

This approach works especially well when the subject is complex, the audience is demanding or the organization needs experienced support without unnecessary process.

Contact

What are you trying to communicate?

Send a short note about the organization, the assignment and the timing. I work with organizations internationally.