Patrick is a Social Media Manager, Branded Content Editor, Copy Editor and more. He currently works at Low Battery as a Senior Branded Social Editor. With almost a decade of experience in the media industry, Patrick has previously worked for Okayplayer and Complex. While at OKP, he started a video game channel from scratch, acted as the content director and social manager, and developed original concepts for both long-form and short-form video. At Complex, Patrick was part of the Branded Social team, overseeing hundreds of campaigns and working on millions of dollars worth of business for the company. 

 

For a look at some of Patrick’s social media work, both organic and branded, as well as some of the articles he’s written for various publishers, please visit his portfolio. 

 

Patrick graduated from Bates College, where he majored in African American Studies. He wrote an Honors Thesis his senior year on the combination of oral and written culture in Hip Hop, which he successfully defended in front of a panel of his professors. 

 

Born and raised in New York City, Patrick is a huge fan of basketball, video games, sneakers, Hip Hop and anime. 

 

To reach Patrick, please email pmsmith1284@gmail.com.