David Gotwald

I love what I do, shaping hours of raw footage into a story that is engaging for the audience.  Over 17 years I’ve been editor on everything from reality series for Bravo and Amazon Prime to documentary pieces and corporate projects.  My expertise is in long-form storytelling, crafting narrative arcs with careful pacing with stunning visuals.  I am comfortable with Avid, Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve, and I’ve handled color correction multi-camera edits and remote workflows.  Alongside my reality TV work, I’ve cut documentary and corporate projects.  Whether collaborating with reality producers or delivering a polished corporate piece, I love the challenge of finding the heart of a story and bringing it to life on the screen.

VIDEO EDITOR
Selected Projects:
Southern Charm — Seasons 6-10 (Bravo, Haymaker East, 2019 - 2025)
Southern Hospitality - Seasons 1-3 (Bravo, Haymaker East, 2022 - 2025)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Season 14 (Bravo, Evolution Media, 2025
SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B - Season 1 (Bravo, Monami Entertainment, 2023)
Forever Summer: Hamptons - Season 1 (Amazon Prime, Haymaker East, 2021 - 2022) Additional freelance credits include: Vanderpump Rules, Deal or No Deal, 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise, Camp Getaway, American Pickers, and History Detectives; full list available upon request.
 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Editor, Various Production Companies - NYC (2008-2012) Supported lead editors across multiple series with project organization, asset prep, and creative cuts. 

Human Resource Manager, Surtech Industries - York, PA (2006-2008) Handled HR policy implementation, payroll, and operations oversight in a manufacturing setting.

Production Assistant / Coordinator, Nickelodeon Animation Studios - Burbank, CA (2003-2006) Coordinated with production teams and supported animation workflows in a high-volume studio envir onment. 

Legal Assistant, Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke - NYC (2001-2002) Provided immigration support andadministrative services in a high-volume legal office. 

Talent Manager, The Gabe Dixon Band - Miami & NYC (1998-2001) Guided band from grassroots development to major labelsigning. Managed touning, promotion, and contracts.

University of Miami - B.M. Music Business & Entertainment Industries, Minor in Marketing and Computer Information Systems