David Scott

Vice President & Head Of U.s. Elections Services at The Associated Press

David Scott has a strong work history with The Associated Press, starting as a Staff Writer in 1999 and progressing to various leadership roles. David served as Vice President and Head of News Strategy and Operations from September 2021. Prior to that, they were the Vice President & Managing Editor, responsible for all-format news production and global newsroom operations. From 2017 to 2021, they were the Deputy Managing Editor, overseeing global newsgathering logistics and content distribution systems. Before that, they served as the U.S. Political Editor, Region Editor/Central US, and North Carolina News Editor, displaying expertise in political coverage and developing successful newsroom strategies. David began their career as a Day Supervisor in Missouri/Kansas, demonstrating their line-editing skills. In all their roles, David Scott has shown a commitment to delivering high-quality news and driving operational excellence.

David Scott attended the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1995 to 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree with a focus on Journalism.

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