David Plotz

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Chief Executive Officer at City Cast @ Slate Magazine
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About David Plotz

I’ve built and led three great digital ventures, created three admired brands, and pioneered new business models for media. I came to digital media in its earliest days, and as editor in chief took Slate to record audiences and profitability, and developed its podcast business. From 2014-2020, I was CEO of the startup Atlas Obscura, successfully raising capital from VCs and strategics, turning Atlas Obscura into a beloved brand, and pivoting its business into trips and experiences. In early 2021, I launched CIty Cast, a network of daily local podcasts and newsletters, now operating in 11 cities. I also nurture supportive, high-performing company cultures.

David Plotz's Current Company Details
Slate Magazine

Slate Magazine

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Chief Executive Officer at City Cast
David Plotz Work Experience Details
  • City Cast
    Chief Executive Officer
    City Cast Oct 2020 - Present
    City Cast (www.citycast.fm) is launching a network of daily local news podcasts and newsletters in cities across the country. It's owned by the Graham Holdings Company.
  • Slate Magazine
    Host Of The Political Gabfest
    Slate Magazine Jan 2006 - Present
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
    For more than a decade, I've co-hosted one of the most popular and acclaimed political podcasts. (Stephen Colbert says: "Everyone should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest.") John Dickerson of CBS's 60 Minutes, Emily Bazelon of the New York Times, and I hold a weekly conversation about politics that reaches 300,000 subscribers, and sometimes is performed before a live audience.
  • Slate Magazine
    Editor In Chief
    Slate Magazine 2008 - Jul 2014
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
    I ran Slate, an internet magazine with 30 million readers. I was responsible for assigning and editing the stories that ran in Slate and for managing the editorial staff of 50. During my time as editor, Slate tripled its traffic, achieved profitability for the first time, built acclaimed podcasting and video franchises, and was nominated for 14 National Magazine Awards and won two, among other accomplishments.
  • Slate Magazine
    Staff Writer And Deputy Editor
    Slate Magazine 1996 - 2008
    Brooklyn, Ny, Us
    I wrote for Slate from 1996 to 2003, when I became the Deputy Editor.
  • Atlas Obscura
    Ceo
    Atlas Obscura Oct 2014 - Mar 2020
    Brooklyn, New York, Us
    I was CEO of an experiences and media company devoted to discovery and wonder. Our staff and community create articles, videos, books, and podcasts about the world's most remarkable places and foods. In partnership with Airbnb, we take travelers on amazing international trips--hundreds every year--and also create unique local experiences in cities around the world. Under my leadership, Atlas Obscura has grown from two employees to more than 70 and from half a million readers to more than 7 million, has published two best-selling books, and has raised more than $30 million in capital over four rounds, from investors such as Airbnb, A+E Ventures, and the New York Times Co.
  • Washington City Paper
    Staff Writer And Editor
    Washington City Paper 1993 - 1996
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

David Plotz Skills

Publishing Content Development Social Media Strategic Communications Media Relations Publications Podcasting Content Strategy Editing Tourism Tour Operators Travel And Tourism Tourism Management Sustainable Tourism Management Social Media Communications Politics Online Journalism Journalism

David Plotz Education Details

  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    Political Economy

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