Erek Michalak

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I am a versatile editor and graphic designer with extensive experience in editing, graphics, and social media across numerous cooking competition and travel shows for major networks like Food Network, PBS, ABC, and HGTV.

About

I am a versatile editor and graphic designer with extensive experience in editing, graphics, and social media across numerous cooking competition and travel shows for major networks like Food Network, PBS, ABC, and HGTV. I have been involved in editing popular shows such as “Chopped,” “Beat Bobby Flay,” and “Worst Cooks in America” from 2008 through 2025, and have also assisted in producing promos and managed workflows in both offline and online facilities. I thrive in dynamic environments that require creativity and precision in post-production and social media content creation.

With a strong background in media production and technical skills spanning Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and Python coding, I am passionate about blending technical proficiency with creative storytelling. I continue to expand my skills and adapt to emerging technologies to deliver high-quality work that resonates with audiences.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 8 roles

Assistant Editor · Follow ProductionsJan 2008 – Aug 2025 · 17 yrs 8 mos

Managed workflow between online and offline facilities, cut promo reels, strung out raw footage, and assisted editors with technical issues.

Editor · Various Networks and Production CompaniesJan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

Edited numerous cooking competition and travel shows including "Chopped," "Clash of the Cookbooks," "Beat Bobby Flay," "Worst Cooks in America," "Great American Recipe," and more from 2008 through 2025. Responsibilities included cutting competition and cooking shows, travel shows, renovation shows, and dating competition shows across Food Network, Roku-ITV, PBS, Travel Channel, HGTV, Cooking Channel, ABC, and A&E. Worked on webisodes and pilots as well.

Assistant Editor · Follow ProductionsJan 2008 – Aug 2025 · 17 yrs 8 mos

Managed workflow between online and offline facilities, cut promo reels, strung out raw footage, and assisted editors with technical issues.

Editor · Various Production Companies (Food Network, PBS, Roku, HGTV, Travel Channel, ABC, etc.)Jan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Production Assistant · Metro VisionDec 2006 – Aug 2025 · 18 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Production Assistant · Metro VisionJan 2006 – Aug 2025 · 19 yrs 8 mos
Technical Assistant · Stonestreet StudiosDec 2005 – Aug 2025 · 19 yrs 9 mos
Technical Assistant · Stonestreet StudiosJan 2005 – Aug 2025 · 20 yrs 8 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree · S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University2002 – 2006
Bachelor's Degree · S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University2002 – 2006
Bachelor's Degree · S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University2002 – 2006

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