David recently joined A+E Networks as Senior Director of Biography, continuing the relaunch of this iconic brand, building out Biography’s shortform video series, and developing content strategies for Biography.com and Biography's social platforms.
Previously, David founded and built Quoted Studios, leading both the business and creative sides of the video and podcast content company. Along with producing the award-winning Blank on Blank series with PBS, Quoted created work for clients including Microsoft, Spotify, Shell, Razorfish, Esquire, and Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Before taking the startup leap, he spent a decade at the top of national media, as a producer for Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos (ABC News/Good Morning America), and Rachel Maddow (MSNBC).
He is an award-winning storyteller who has created content across platforms (print, web, TV, podcast, public radio, digital, social).
He has spoken at major gatherings, festivals, and roundtables on media startups, disruption in journalism, and transforming archives into engaging digital content.
Press: Business Insider, Chicago Tribune, WNYC, MTV
Contact: davidgerlach at gmail dot com.