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.

Erek Michalak

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.

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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. 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.

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Editor at Various Production Companies (Food Network, PBS, Roku, HGTV, Travel Channel, ABC, etc.)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Edited and contributed to multiple cooking and competition shows including "Chopped", "Clash of the Cookbooks", "Beat Bobby Flay", "Worst Cooks in America", "Great American Recipe", "Bakers Vs. Fakers", "Kids BBQ Championship", and others. Responsibilities included assembling episodes, managing pacing, and enhancing storytelling through editing. Worked on pilots, second seasons, and webisodes for various production companies from 2008 to 2025.
Assistant Editor at Follow Productions
January 1, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Managed workflow between online and offline facilities, cut promo reels, strung out raw footage, and assisted editors with technical issues.
Freelance Production Assistant at Metro Vision
December 31, 2006 - August 26, 2025
Assisted on call as production assistant on various satellite media tours, live broadcasts, and video productions.
Technical Assistant at Stonestreet Studios
December 31, 2005 - August 26, 2025
Operated control board, cameras, audio, and assisted with studio startup and shutdown.
Editor at Various Networks and Production Companies
January 1, 2008 - Present
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 at Follow Productions
January 1, 2008 - August 29, 2025
Managed workflow between online and offline facilities, cut promo reels, strung out raw footage, and assisted editors with technical issues.
Freelance Production Assistant at Metro Vision
January 1, 2006 - August 29, 2025
Assisted on call as production assistant on various satellite media tours, live broadcasts, and video productions.
Technical Assistant at Stonestreet Studios
January 1, 2005 - August 29, 2025
Operated control board, cameras, audio equipment and assisted studio startup/shutdown.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's Degree at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's Degree at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications @ Syracuse University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

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Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality