David Schechter is a senior reporter and Verify co-producer who will take on the new role after leaving the WFAA on July 22, 2022.
Schechter is the reporter/hots and co-producer of Verify, a WFAA-TV and TEGNA Media production. The host began his career in 1993 as an anchor and reporter for KGUB TV in Dubuque, Iowa. Later, he worked as a reporter for WFMJ-TV in the Youngstown, Ohio area.
Furthermore, Schechter was hired as a Special Projects Reporter at WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City for three years. He worked as an Investigative Reporter for WCCO-TV in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area for seven years.
David Schechter’s Future Plans
Schechter is leaving the channel for an exciting opportunity but has not revealed where he will be going. But he is sad to be leaving the platform where he has worked for many years, and he has enjoyed being a part of the WFAA family.
Despite his enthusiasm for the opportunities available here, the reporter is leaving to pursue his career. Dallas and WFAA were fortunate to have a figure like him because he had accomplished so much.
Schechter’s contribution is greatly appreciated by the team. First, he had verified road trips that defied television storytelling conventions. The host is open to new challenges and involves others in his work.
Teresa Woodard announced the news via Twitter. ‘You make the world a better place, @DavidSchechter,’ she tweeted. It’s been an honor to work with you, and I’ll miss you more than words can express! Amazing journalist. Even more amazing people.
Schechter responded, “Teresa, thank you. You are the beating heart of @wfaa. I adore and respect you as a person and as a journalist. And @JesseWFAA is tolerable to me.”
Why Is David Schechter Leaving WFAA After 16 Years?
WFAA has posted on YouTube the news that Schechter is leaving the news channel after 26 years of service. WFAA was founded 16 years ago by a young, fresh-faced man.
Woofrad made an impression on David and shared his story on the news platform. First, he came to reporting because he was new to Dallas, and no one knew what difference he would make to the members of the news channel and the audience at the time.
Today is Schechter’s last day at WFAA, and he spent his final moments with host Teresa Woodard. When she asked the reporter how he was feeling, he said he was holding it together.