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Director\/Producer<\/strong> David Kiviat, has spanned the globe with ABC Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC and ABC News for almost 40 years. David\u2019s forte is extreme, extraordinary outdoor event coverage with difficult logistical details, and this commitment to superior production has earned him a reputation as an innovative and creative leader. His expertise with the business aspects of production, client relations and marketing\/branding initiatives, coupled with his unique combination of artistic and storytelling skills, have made Kiviat an indispensable packager of many live, tape, and short turnaround television events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recognized throughout the industry as a visionary leader, David\u2019s 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\u2026a 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.<\/p>\n

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Executive Director\/Executive Producer – A Good Show<\/strong>, Ringwood, New YorkCity Metro Area –\u00a0 \u00a0[ 2009-Present ]
\nCreator\/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\u2019 With the Devil, and Iron Cowboy.
\n\u25ba 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.
\n\u25ba 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\u2019s compelling stories that touched our lives and influenced generations through their music.
\n\u25ba Created and implemented branding strategy to support content partner\u2019s entr\u00e9e into endurance sports market and promote their inaugural season with 2 Olympic style sports leagues, featuring Triathlon (Ironman-like) and Marathon race events.<\/p>\n

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Senior Vice President,<\/strong> Television Production and Media Development, Jacobs Management Corporation \u00b7 Full-timeJacobs Management Corporation \u00b7 Full-time\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 [2005 – 2009]\u00a0<\/span>2005 – 2009 \u00b7 4 yrs<\/span><\/span>Minneapolis, MN<\/span><\/span>Senior Vice President, Television Production and Media Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u25ba 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<\/span>
\n\u25ba 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).
\n\u25ba 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOX SportsNet<\/strong>, Los Angeles, CA\u00a0Executive Producer\u00a0<\/strong>FLW Outdoors [2005 ]
\n\u25ba <\/span>Created, developed and managed television coverage of professional bass competitions for the world\u2019s largest tournament fishing organization.<\/p>\n

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ESPN<\/strong> – Full-time \u00b7 24 yrs 1 mo<\/span><\/span>Full-time \u00b7 24 yrs 1 mo<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 New York City Metropolitan Area<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25ba<\/span> Directed live single and multi-day television coverage of domestic and <\/span>international sporting events with unique production, logistics, and staffing challenges. Became \u201cgo-to\u201d for broadcasting national, prime-time events requiring innovative and precise camera work capturing ariel, water, and rugged terrain shots. Produced sports anthology programming; led creative, editorial, and post-production initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25ba Earned 30+ Sports Emmy nominations and 7 Emmy awards for live events and Wide World of Sports programming<\/p>\n

ABC News<\/strong>, New York, NY\u00a0<\/span>Director\/Producer<\/strong> Good Morning America [ 2003 \u2013 2004 ]\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u25ba <\/span>Tapped by ABC News\/Good Morning America to produce and direct coverage of logistically complex live events, including NASA\u2019s Mars Exploration Rover landing, Alain Roberts\u2019 skyscraper scaling, and Queen Mary II maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

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