David Kiviat

Recognized throughout the industry as a visionary leader, David’s versatility as Executive Producer and Executive Director of complex, televised events, make him a valuable asset to any organization. A talented multi-tasker, he has produced over 200 one-hour shows during the past five years, and is accustomed to using innovative techniques to stretch resources and meet deadlines. Kiviat possesses unique interpersonal skills and is a persuasive and proficient communicator. His passion creates an exciting and cooperative work environment that stimulates growth and achievement for team members, enabling them to go beyond even their own expectations. The result…a healthy creative process that allows for increased production value. David has shown a consistent ability to deliver high quality shows on or under budget, where creative abilities shine through, and the investment is clearly visible on the screen.

Highlights

Executive Director/Executive Producer – A Good Show, Ringwood, New YorkCity Metro Area –   [ 2009-Present ]
Creator/Showrunner with final production authority from conception to completion. Capabilities include concept development and proposals, creation/production of pilots/series, managing production budgets, and show production/editing. Ongoing/past series/pilots include Sacred Tombs of Illinois, Aliens on the Moon: The Truth Exposed, Desert Flight, Runnin’ With the Devil, and Iron Cowboy.
► Launched ShowHorse TV (SHTV), the first OTT video platform with live event/lifestyle programming for equestrian enthusiasts. Created commercial business model, including a subscription platform, secured funding, built production infrastructure, oversaw creative and editorial, and managed production.
► Conceived and developed NOTES with Ray White, a first-of-its-kind music/talk web series featuring living-room style interviews between radio personality Ray White and world-renowned rock, jazz, and classical musicians. Show format was a departure from mainstream overly produced interviews, appealing more intimately to each legendary artist’s compelling stories that touched our lives and influenced generations through their music.
► Created and implemented branding strategy to support content partner’s entrée into endurance sports market and promote their inaugural season with 2 Olympic style sports leagues, featuring Triathlon (Ironman-like) and Marathon race events.

► Recruited to this family office to leverage creative and production expertise to strengthen corporate marketing, increase revenue, and improve profitability. Originally hired to execute strategy as a contractor and Executive Producer for FOX Sports. Offered full-time position with Jacobs 8 months later, based on outstanding results. Staff: 75
► Drove multimillion-dollar revenues and profits annually by developing the television production and branded content strategy to promote 2 key outdoor product’s businesses (FLW Outdoors Bass Fishing League and Genmar Boats).
► Generated ~$1M in savings by streamlining production costs. Built in-house production facility and hired/managed 2 outside production companies, while ensuring a seamless and homogenous production and viewing experience. Renegotiated vendor contracts and initiated capital purchases while minimizing rental costs.

FOX SportsNet, Los Angeles, CA Executive Producer FLW Outdoors [2005 ]
► Created, developed and managed television coverage of professional bass competitions for the world’s largest tournament fishing organization.

College Football Series’ / BCS Bowls (Rose, Orange, Fiesta, Sugar) Horse Racing – Preakness Stakes, Florida Derby, Bluegrass Stakes, Breeder’s Cup Classic Series Figure Skating World Championships, Wide World of Sports, Arena Football Playoffs and Arena Bowls, NYC Marathon

ABC Sports/ESPN, New York, NY Producer [ 1994 – 2005 ]
Wide World of Sports, Tour de France, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Races, Raid Gauloises, Ski Flying, Supercross, Tournament of Roses Parade, College Football Studio (Links Producer), ESPN Horseracing Series, Preakness Stakes

Past Highlights

ABC Sports, New York, NY Replay / Tease / Feature Producer [ 1990 – 2000 ]
Triple Crown Races (Derby, Preakness, Belmont), NFL Super Bowls and Wildcard Playoffs

ABC Sports, New York, NY Associate Director (Staff) [ 1987 – 1994 ]
1988 Winter Olympics(Calgary),1989 World Series, Major League Baseball, Wide World of Sports, College and NFL Football, Horse Racing, Auto Racing, College Basketball, Ironman Triathlon, Wide World of Sports for Kids.

ABC Television Network, New York, NY Associate Director (Staff) [ 1982 – 1987 ]
Directed break studios for network, news, sports, and special events, as well as commercial integration.

Awards

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York, NY
Seven Emmy Awards (Preakness Stakes, World Series, Wide World of Sports, Raid Gauloises, Iditarod)
Additionally nominated over 30 times

Education

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY [ 1977 – 1981 ]
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 
Bachelor of Science Major: Television / Radio Production Minor: Psychology