David Farre

David Farre is an experienced media professional currently serving as the Manager of the South Region Digital Optimization Team at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since April 2022. Prior roles include Regional Growth Producer at The Kansas City Star from February 2018 to April 2022, and Director of Digital Operations at PA Media Group, where David led a team that achieved significant readership engagement. Earlier experience includes serving as Digital Content Director at Burlington Free Press, where David spearheaded a major redesign and expanded social media presence, and as Web Editor at Columbia Daily Tribune, overseeing the publication's digital transformation. David also contributed as an adjunct instructor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, teaching electronic photojournalism. David's career began with internships at The New York Times and Aurora Photos, and earlier responsibilities included serving as Photo Editor for The Daily Targum. David holds a BA in History from Rutgers University.