David Kaufmann Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Devonsheer Media specializes in content strategy and the development and sale of intellectual property to brands, streaming video providers and film studios.Devonsheer has spearheaded several high profile Hollywood transactions including the sale of a feature film to Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment after a bidding war with Netflix and Disney and the sale of an iconic magazine franchise to Sony Pictures Television. The company is currently working with several New York… Show more Devonsheer Media specializes in content strategy and the development and sale of intellectual property to brands, streaming video providers and film studios.Devonsheer has spearheaded several high profile Hollywood transactions including the sale of a feature film to Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment after a bidding war with Netflix and Disney and the sale of an iconic magazine franchise to Sony Pictures Television. The company is currently working with several New York Times best-selling authors, iconic documentary filmmakers and A-list actors to develop and sell creative content across the media ecosystem. Show less

In almost nine years at Major League Baseball, David negotiated over 2,500 licensing agreements accounting for millions of dollars in revenue. He played an integral role in the development of MLB's original content business where he worked to package the MLB brand with top creative talent to take product to market, resulting in co-productions such as Fastball with Legendary Pictures and the acclaimed documentary Knuckleball which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. He also advised on high… Show more In almost nine years at Major League Baseball, David negotiated over 2,500 licensing agreements accounting for millions of dollars in revenue. He played an integral role in the development of MLB's original content business where he worked to package the MLB brand with top creative talent to take product to market, resulting in co-productions such as Fastball with Legendary Pictures and the acclaimed documentary Knuckleball which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. He also advised on high profile films such as Moneyball and 42 as well as the ESPN 30 for 30 series. During his tenure, David worked across the baseball landscape, advising on branded content for MLB's partners, institutional advertising campaigns and content initiatives for all 30 clubs. In 2015, he spearheaded a first of its kind promotional partnership with the Simpsons for the World Series. Show less

David participated in the highly competitive NBC Page Program, a rotational program within NBC Universal for young professionals to gain experience in different aspects of the media business.

David worked as the prop master for Jim Cramer, helping to bring exciting segments on Jim Cramer's popular television program to life.

David was selected for the most prestigious assignment in the Page Program, managing the front desk at Saturday Night Live. He was tasked with assisting high profile talent including the weekly guest host and entire cast of the show.

David managed the multi-million dollar payroll system for NBC engineering teams for NFL, NHL, and PGA Tour broadcasts. He also worked as a production assistant during studio shows and live NFL coverage.

As a college student David wrote copy that made air on MSNBC.

David assisted in product review of licensed merchandise for the Lord of the Rings franchise during the summers of 2004 and 2005 and acted as a front line liaison during the 2004 and 2005 licensing shows.

M.B.A, Entertainment, Media, Technology, Marketing, Management

Activities and Societies: Media Entertainment and Sports Association David extensively studied all practical areas of business.

B.A, Journalism/Economics

Activities and Societies: Staff writer at the Collegian

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Education record