I'm a media professional with 15+ years of experience blending storytelling vision with technical execution. I specialize in end-to-end production, direction, and editorial oversight for broadcast television, branded media, and philanthropic projects, with a track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule and within budget. I've produced and edited more than 20 PBS episodes, created branded content for major non-profits and corporations, and built post-production workflows that keep teams aligned across distributed shoots. I thrive on collaboration with producers, showrunners, and creators to bring ambitious ideas to life.…

David Ruchman

I'm a media professional with 15+ years of experience blending storytelling vision with technical execution. I specialize in end-to-end production, direction, and editorial oversight for broadcast television, branded media, and philanthropic projects, with a track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule and within budget. I've produced and edited more than 20 PBS episodes, created branded content for major non-profits and corporations, and built post-production workflows that keep teams aligned across distributed shoots. I thrive on collaboration with producers, showrunners, and creators to bring ambitious ideas to life.…

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I’m a media professional with 15+ years of experience blending storytelling vision with technical execution. I specialize in end-to-end production, direction, and editorial oversight for broadcast television, branded media, and philanthropic projects, with a track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule and within budget.

I’ve produced and edited more than 20 PBS episodes, created branded content for major non-profits and corporations, and built post-production workflows that keep teams aligned across distributed shoots. I thrive on collaboration with producers, showrunners, and creators to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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Work Experience

Producer | Editor | Director at Independent Contracts
January 1, 2010 - Present
Deliver end-to-end production, direction, and editorial oversight for clients across broadcast television, branded media, hospitality, real estate, and philanthropic sectors. Partner with national organizations and creative studios to develop campaigns, promotional assets, and content for broadcast and digital platforms. Coordinate distributed teams and remote workflows, managing resources and budgets to deliver high-quality content on schedule and within financial parameters. Built and optimized post-production workflow to ensure consistent delivery under tight deadlines. Oversaw pre-production planning, stage layout, lighting, and camera placement to optimize live and recorded output. Supervised production of promos, interstitials, and live show tapings; edited sizzle reels. Coordinated delivery of assets to external partners for audio mastering and color correction, meeting all syndication deadlines. Salvaged a compromised all-virtual episode by creatively blending reshoot footage w

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at New York University Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction