Micah Gelman

Micah Gelman is the Director of Editorial Video at The Washington Post. Prior to their current position, they served as the Senior Director of Digital Video Strategy and Operations at Discovery Communications from June 2012 to April 2015. In this role, they were responsible for leading Discovery's TV Everywhere strategy from programming to publication. Micah also managed key partner relationships within programming, editorial, business strategy and distribution to execute on highest value content delivered to most relevant audiences. Additionally, they were responsible for product, business and partner development on Discovery Communication's first over-the-top (OTT) apps with Xbox, Roku and Samsung.

During their time at Discovery Communications, Micah also drove digital strategy for Discovery's long form content, including product development, programming, business case creation and market analysis. Micah also lead business, partner and product development on brand extension products for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Science Channel. Furthermore, they negotiated external partnerships and business alliances to drive product growth, revenue and brand protection. Lastly, they were responsible for identifying, evaluating, engaging and securing relationships with market leading vendors to develop new products, increase engagement and grow revenue.

Micah has been successful in their roles at both The Washington Post and Discovery Communications, as evidenced by their accomplishments in increasing efficiency by more than 73%, speeding time to market by 83% and reducing costs by 100%.

Micah Gelman's educational career began at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Broadcast Journalism. Micah then continued their education at Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Syracuse University.

Their manager is Kat Downs Mulder, Managing Editor, Digital, Photography, Video, Copy Desk and Social Media. Some individuals on their team include Phoebe Connelly - Deputy Video Editor, David Bruns - Executive Producer, and Michelle Jaconi - Executive Producer, Creative. They are on a team with MaryAnne Golon - Director of Photography, Chiqui Esteban - Graphics Director.