David Reiter

Background

About David Reiter

As an award-winning producer and media executive, I bring years of experience guiding enterprises through waves of disruptive change, producing industry-leading content and building teams. I have been recognized by peers and C-Suite alike as an experienced leader and content creator adept at choosing storytelling styles that resonate with a range of audiences. A strong mentor and coach, I thrive building a collaborative and innovative culture promoting idea generation, open communication, respect, and excellence while cultivating sustainable business models across all platforms and distribution opportunities. Career highlights that speak to my strengths and goals include: Oversaw all live coverage of breaking news and major events across streaming, linear and digital platforms for ABC News. Led cross-platforms teams to develop editorial, creative and logistical plans for all major news stories. Tapped to orchestrate the launch of a brand-new streaming platform, ABC News Live, building it into the #1 streaming news service in the US. Served as chief editorial, production and programming executive, overseeing team of 40+. Created 20+ new programs for the channel, including original programs in each key daypart. Attained triple-digit year-over-year growth in viewers and hours streamed. Spearheaded all newsgathering during ABC’s rise to #1 news organization. Inherited a global team and led change management across staffing, training, workflows, and structure to modernize newsgathering, integrate emerging technologies and platforms, and identify Key Areas of Expertise Television Production | Talent Management | Streaming Media | Content Creation & Management | Change Management Leadership & Mentoring | Storytelling & Writing | Project Management | Team Building & Development Awards 8 Emmy Awards, including Best Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast for Iraq: Where Things Stand 2 Peabody Awards, including for Superstorm Sandy coverage 9 Murrow Awards, including 4 for overall excellence, 3 for breaking news coverage DuPont, Colombia University Silver Baton for the Death of Pope John Paul II and the Election of Pope Benedict XVI Deadline Club Award for Houston Underwater Chicago International Television Awards Silver Plaque for Iraq: Where Things Stand