David Cummings Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Montclair, Nj

Greater New York City Area

Bristol, Connecticut

Created cross-platform content for terrestrial radio and digital platforms for ESPN Audio. Worked closely with editors and producers of ESPN The Magazine, ESPNW, The Undefeated, SC Feature and E:60/OTL. Created original podcasts in collaboration with TV feature units and website as digital team lead. Produced 19-episode podcast Pin Kings, which generated 600,000+ downloads. Created three one-hour podcasts for Super Bowl L (50) with ESPN analyst John Clayton. Created digital and video vignettes from the podcasts for in and out bumps to break for TV simulcast radio programs which generated $500K in unexpected revenue for Audio sales staff.  Created weekly podcast off SC-featured television features. Initiated The Undefeated podcasts for ESPN Microsite. Identified content opportunities around major sporting events, and sales/marketing initiatives. Developed cross-platform initiatives working with television, print and digital units.

Greater New York City Area

Started consulting company that specialized in content creation and digital media strategy. Worked with a variety of clients on multiple projects that include TV production, media messaging, editorial consultation and public relations. Projects included: Aided CBSSports.com with the launch of RapidReports microsite –consisted of 18 hours of up-to-the-minute reports from major college football and basketball programs, and NFL teams. Consultant for Fox Sports Net’s television special Real Talk with Jason Whitlock. Key contributor to one-hour special that recognized Mohammed Ali’s 70th birthday; assisted with creation of format, show blocks, and production.  Consultant for Liberty Mutual Insurance’s “Responsibility Project” digital video. Helped produce one-hour segment focused on responsibility of college athletic departments to athletes. Created talking points, segments and booked panel participants. Worked with team at Cynopsis Sports to create two-hour webinar panel on “How to Monetize Social Media.” Identified and secured participants who would expose audience to the latest strategies, techniques, and innovations to generate revenue through social media and digital properties. Consulted on startup PTSDJournal Magazine on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder –provided content ideas for publication; oversaw creation of website and social media platforms.

New York, New York

Worked on editorial team of two-time National Magazine Award winning magazine. Oversaw Boxing, College Basketball, NBA, NFL, NASCAR, Golf, and Lifestyle & Entertainment departments. Also served as liaison for advertising department and recruiting staff.  Collaborated with and lent expertise to Ad sales and Marketing team on client relations. Lead editor for the magazine's 10th anniversary issue. Editor for main feature well of three out of five issues submitted for National Magazine Award contest. Won the General Excellence award, the highest honor in the competition.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Beat writer for the University Miami and backup beat writer for Miami Heat

New York, Ny

Backup beat writer for New York professional sports teams. Also covered local and national college sports.

New York, New York

Created sports section for No. 1 Hip-Hop magazine in the world. Section evolved into a quarterly stand alone sports magazine, generating over $4 million in net profit a year.