Connor Reid Named Supervising Producer of Eater Video Team
In his duties, Reid oversees the barbecue video series Smoke Point , spearheading last year's special on the American World Series of BBQ, in which he traveled to Kansas City, Kansas, to watch pitmasters from around the country compete for the title of grand champion. Additionally, he has produced both seasons of Icons: Pizza and Icons: Burgers , profiling legendary businesses like Paulie Gee's and Hamburger America, respectively.
Currently, Reid is overseeing the benchmark Eater series Mis en Place , in its third annual partnership with Yeti, which takes viewers into some of the most prestigious kitchens around the world.
The Eater Video team has won five New York Emmy Awards including in 2022 and 2021; a Webby Award in 2024; and been previously recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Daytime Emmys, and the ASMEs.
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