Hi, I’m Dave Boyd—a Daytime Emmy-winning writer-producer-editor with more than two decades of experience shaping stories for television, film, and digital platforms. I run Avid Boy Communications, editing scripted and unscripted programs for a wide range of clients and delivering polished content across broadcast, online, and theatrical distribution. I specialize in remote offline post production on Avid, Adobe, and Apple platforms, providing structure and direction at every stage of production. I’ve led writing and editing teams on PBS, NFL, and Sinclair projects, developed and pitched formats for television, and produced on-air promos and marketing content for networks and brands. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing complex ideas to life on schedule and on budget.

Dave Boyd

Hi, I’m Dave Boyd—a Daytime Emmy-winning writer-producer-editor with more than two decades of experience shaping stories for television, film, and digital platforms. I run Avid Boy Communications, editing scripted and unscripted programs for a wide range of clients and delivering polished content across broadcast, online, and theatrical distribution. I specialize in remote offline post production on Avid, Adobe, and Apple platforms, providing structure and direction at every stage of production. I’ve led writing and editing teams on PBS, NFL, and Sinclair projects, developed and pitched formats for television, and produced on-air promos and marketing content for networks and brands. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing complex ideas to life on schedule and on budget.

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Hi, I’m Dave Boyd—a Daytime Emmy-winning writer-producer-editor with more than two decades of experience shaping stories for television, film, and digital platforms. I run Avid Boy Communications, editing scripted and unscripted programs for a wide range of clients and delivering polished content across broadcast, online, and theatrical distribution. I specialize in remote offline post production on Avid, Adobe, and Apple platforms, providing structure and direction at every stage of production.

I’ve led writing and editing teams on PBS, NFL, and Sinclair projects, developed and pitched formats for television, and produced on-air promos and marketing content for networks and brands. I’m passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing complex ideas to life on schedule and on budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Producer-Editor at Avid Boy Communications
March 1, 2017 - Present
Editing scripted and unscripted programs for a bevy of television, video, and film production clients. Developing, writing, and producing long form programs for broadcast, online, and theatrical distribution. Providing structure to stories in every phase of production. Specializing in unsupervised remote offline post production on Avid, Adobe, and Apple editing platforms.
Head Writer at Reconnecting Roots
May 1, 2016 - Present
Conceived mixed format television program for series, directed writing staff, and gave final script revisions for Daytime Emmy Award-winning PBS series.
Freelance Video Editor at Freelance – Los Angeles & Nashville markets
July 1, 2001 - February 1, 2017
Edit content for broadcast and corporate distribution/exhibition. Work closely with other producers and editors in collaboration of content and/or production workflow. Work includes broadcast programming for networks and cable, corporate projects, and commercials for broadcast and new media outlets, across all genres/formats.
Broadcast Producer at Stagepost, Nashville
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Staff producer for boutique, full-service production company and facility. Conceptualize, bid, budget, plan, shoot, and deliver video productions for major corporate clients. Produce and supervise marketing, training, corporate communication, and commercial videos. Occasional offline editing. Create graphic layout designs, motion graphic elements, and build a stable of VFX artists. Develop in-house promotional and marketing materials. Create content for social media.
Avid Editor-Producer at Titans All Access, Nashville
October 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Co-producer/Supervising Editor for NFL franchise weekly seasonal television program, "Titans All Access." Edit segments and assemble content into show format for delivery to regional broadcast affiliates. Manage Avid systems and workflow, including multicam video, film content, and file-based media. Pitch story and segment ideas, plan and execute location video shoots including on-field gameday. Oversee set construction and in-studio production. Export and compress digital media for website, streaming video delivery, and optical media. Manage content catalog for archive. Create graphic elements using Adobe Creative Suite. Liaise with Tennessee Titans franchise concerning content and production coordination.
Senior Promo Producer/Editor at Sinclair Broadcasting Nashville
July 1, 2007 - September 30, 2013
Responsible for the creation of on-air promotions for WZTV, WUXP, and WNAB television stations, from conceptualizing, writing scripts, storyboarding, planning, shooting, to editing and mastering for broadcast and electronic distribution. Specialized in Avid post workflows. Created campaigns to promote local, news, and syndicated programming. Wrote daily topical promotions and by-lines. Assisted in production and field photography for NFL team program Titans All Access.
Multimedia Producer at BITW Technologies
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
Produced and edited video and web content to promote team's competition in international automotive technology contests, including the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize competition. Provided videography, editorial, and mastering services for video content, conducted interviews, developed branding and graphic design layouts, content for print, web, and non-broadcast media.
Post Production Associate at Dakota Pictures, Los Angeles
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Responsible for wide array of editorial functions, as editor, assistant editor, and post production coordinator on a variety of entertainment-based productions of varying sizes and budgets for full service production boutique. Oversaw staff of freelance editors and assistant editors, provided training. Liaised with network executives regarding program and delivery requirements. In charge of post production resources, editing equipment, tape supplies, and post production archives.
Freelance Copy/Screenwriter at Nashville & Indianapolis markets
June 1, 1999 - February 1, 2017
Write copy and A/V scripts for corporate and new media clients, including how-to videos, instructional videos, and commercials, including materials for print, web, and radio. Write anecdotal, customized messages for media personalities.

Education

B.A. Telecommunications/ Corporate Media, English Minor/Creative Writing at Ball State University, Muncie, IN
August 14, 1995 - June 25, 1999

Qualifications

Daytime Emmy Award - Winner (Writer)
June 7, 2024 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services