NBC Sports Boston hires Amina Smith as on-air personality

Amina Smith is joining NBC Sports Boston as a multi-platform host and on-air talent.

Smith comes to the market from Chicago, where she was a host and reporter for the digital sports network Stadium.

We are proud to welcome @aminajadeTV to the NBC Sports Boston family!https://t.co/GF3uB3PVls pic.twitter.com/3qFplPKFeK

— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) March 15, 2021

She will make her debut Thursday when she hosts the new season of “Celtics Post-Up” at 7 p.m.

Smith, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and a University of Miami graduate, will also contribute content across all of the NBC Sports Boston platforms, including the “Celtics Talk Podcast” with Chris Forsberg.

 “Amina brings an exciting energy and presence to our network,” said Kevin Miller, VP of Content Creation and Strategy, NBC Sports Boston, in a statement. “Her enthusiasm for creating content along with her ability to tell stories is sure to engage fans. Our network welcomes Amina into the family and we look forward to the impact she’ll be making for years to come.”

Chad Finn

Sports columnist

Chad Finn is a sports columnist for Boston.com. He has been voted Favorite Sports Writer in Boston in the annual Channel Media Market and Research Poll for the past four years. He also writes a weekly sports media column for the Globe and contributes to Globe Magazine.

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