Karl Schmid is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, writer, HIV activist, and GLAAD Award-winning media creator whose career has spanned television, print, and digital media across New Zealand, the UK, Australia, Canada, and the United States. A familiar face through his work with ABC News and On The Red Carpet, and known for covering major entertainment and pop culture moments around the world, Karl has built an international reputation for his sharp interviewing style, warmth, and engaging on-air presence, while also using his platform to champion HIV education, advocacy, and storytelling. As the founder of Plus Life Media, he has created award-winning content that challenges stigma and sparks conversation, bringing a distinctly human touch to stories that inform, entertain, and inspire.