Eric Maiserson

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Editor at Blue Chalk Media
January 1, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Led editing and co-writing for documentary projects and podcast series including 'Covering Their Tracks' about the French National Railway and Holocaust reparations; and edited documentary series such as 'Sister Cities' and 'From the Source' featuring Chef Katie Button. Responsible for producing polished and engaging video content for a range of media platforms.
Freelance Editor
January 1, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Provided editing services for a diverse clientele including Atlas Obscura, Criterion, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, PBS, Vice, Council on Foreign Relations, and the Transportation Research Board. Delivered high-quality editorial work on a freelance basis from 2017 to 2021 and resumed in 2024.
Freelance Editor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently providing freelance editing services for various clients with a focus on documentary and multimedia projects.
Senior Producer and Editor at MediaStorm
January 1, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Produced and edited over 70 documentaries for clients such as Doctors Without Borders, International Center of Photography, National Geographic, Reuters, Starbucks, The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, and The Wall Street Journal. Oversaw the full production cycle from conception to final delivery for award-winning projects.
Senior Editor at Blue Chalk Media
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Senior Editor covering projects such as a 5-part podcast about the French National Railway and Holocaust reparations where he served as co-writer and editor for 5 episodes. Edited documentary series Sister Cities for USA TODAY, affirming human commonalities between Chinese and American television audiences. Also edited 5 episodes of 'From the Source' on Magnolia Network featuring Chef Katie Button exploring stories behind cooking ingredients.
Freelance Editor at Various Clients
December 31, 2021 - July 9, 2025
Worked as a freelance editor for various high-profile clients including Atlas Obscura, Criterion, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, PBS, Vice, Council on Foreign Relations, Transportation Research Board.
Freelance Editor at Various Clients
January 1, 2024 - Present
Continuing freelance editing work since 2024 with clients similar to previous period.
Senior Producer and Editor at MediaStorm
December 30, 2017 - July 8, 2025
Produced and edited over 70 documentaries for clients including Doctors Without Borders, International Center of Photography, National Geographic, Reuters, Starbucks, The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, The Wall Street Journal.
Senior Producer & Editor at MediaStorm
January 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Produced and edited over 70 documentaries; clients included Doctors Without Borders, International Center of Photography, National Geographic, Reuters, Starbucks, The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, The Wall Street Journal
Editor at Freelance Editor (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Freelance editor; clients included Atlas Obscura, Criterion, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, PBS, Vice, Council on Foreign Relations, Transportation Research Board
Senior Editor at Blue Chalk Media
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Senior Editor (2021–2024). Covered their Tracks; Tablet A 5-part podcast about the French National Railway and Holocaust reparations; Co-writer and editor for five episodes; Editor for Sister Cities, USA Today; Editor for 'From the Source' Magnolia Network; Editor for 5 episodes
Editor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance editor (2024–present). Clients included Atlas Obscura, Criterion, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time, PBS, Vice, Council on Foreign Relations, Transportation Research Board

Education

Bachelor of Science at Ithaca College
July 9, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Majored in Communications. Dual minor in writing and religion
Masters of Fine Arts at Emerson College
July 9, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Creative writing with a focus on dramatic writing
M.F.A. Creative Writing at Emerson College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
B.S. Communications at Ithaca College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
MFA in Creative Writing at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
B.S. in Communications at Ithaca College
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Qualifications

2 Emmys
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
10 Emmy nominations
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
4 Webbys
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
15 Webby nominations
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Edward R. Murrow Award
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Alfred I. DuPont Award
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
2 Emmys
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
10 Emmy nominations
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
4 Webbys
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
15 Webby nominations
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Edward R. Murrow Award
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Alfred I. DuPont Award
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Emmys
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Webby Awards
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Edward R. Murrow Award
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Alfred I. DuPont Award
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics