Eric Pahlke

Experience

• 

  USDAN - Center for Creative and Performing Arts

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Film/Television - Assistant Teacher/Equipment Manager

  (Seasonal Position)Assistant Teacher:Assistant in the educating of 8-16 year old children how to work through all stages of a production, - write, produce, record, cast, direct, edit, and present - their own videos and short movies. Instruction on lighting, video taping (MiniDV and studio cam's), editing (Final Cut Pro, Live Type, Garage Band), writing and handling of equipment. Equipment Manager:Maintain order of equipment for the Film/TV Building. Assess problems, manage taking out and return of equipment as well as supervise the use of said equipment. Fix what can be fixed or ship out for repair. Also maintaining of facility itself to further a safe, healthy, and clean work environment. Show less

• 

  Hofstra University

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Development of Community and role model for resident students attending Hofstra. Duties include: Clerical work, program planning, budget expenses, managing and enforcing protocol for on-campus living. Assist with crisis situations both campus-wide and on a more personal (1:1) level. Encourage the growth of a healthy and happy living and working environment. On-Air host of music shows (various over the years) generally rock themed shows.Co-founder and Host of the "80's Overdrive" since August 2007 (all 80's music, no limits - except what cannot be aired). Also occasional reporter and commentator for WRHU news programs. I assist in the teaching and integrating of technology in a classroom setting helping students learn the software (Pro Tools) and different hardware both field and studio equipment. Also assist the professor in any other clerical or scheduling manner. Oversee equipment and operating logs at the station. Maintain cleanliness and functionality of equipment. Assist with on and off air troubleshooting and solving of production, programming, and facility issues. Work closely with General Manager, Operations Manager, and executive board and Chief Engineer to enhance efficiency of the station as a team!

  • Resident Assistant

    Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

  • On-Air Host

    Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

  • TA - Technical Assistant

    Aug 2008 - May 2010

  • Technical Engineer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
• 

  Emmis Communications

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  IT - Intern

  Maintain function and troubleshooting mechanical and digital issues for all areas of Emmis workforce. From Sales and Production to ON-AIR equipment and software I see it all and work with everyone.

• 

  Apple Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

  Specialist

  Helping people and businesses find the best solutions to their needs while also enriching their lives. Organizing, maintaining and tracking inventory incoming and outgoing. Handling service parts. Investigating theft and shrink.

• 

  AMC Networks

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  Master Control Ops

  Monitor network feeds - Ensure signal quality, Keep running log of hit times, Stream communication with OAS and TOC for quality air programing. Communication with studio-end for live broadcasts and direct feed signal.

• 

  Cox Media Group

  Dec 2011 - Oct 2016

  Assistant Engineer

  Assist in engineering aspects for WBAB and WBLI. Currently helping administer construction and installation of equipment and wiring for new studios being built. Also assisting with transmitter related work for both stations.

• 

  Cablevision

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  MSG Varsity - Technical Director

  Work closely with the show Director and AD to build the show and when shooting actually cut the show. Help establish the layout of the day making sure everybody has everything they need, and prepping segments for the day. Shooting and saving jib shots, gathering clips and stills for monitors on set and seeing to everything that needs to get done for each production pre, during, and post so it's ready to "air'.

• 

  The Madison Square Garden Company

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

  FUSE - Utility/Wrangler

  Cable wrangling in studio. Assist in camera set-up, and functions. Also assist in troubleshooting and contributing to daily studio operations.

• 

  NBCUniversal, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2020

  Technical Operations Engineer

  Quality control Audio and Video of incoming fiber, remote, and studio transmissions. Ensure quality of broadcast in uplink and downlink. Keep an open line of communication with Technical Directors and Tech Managers concerning broadcast needs.

• 

  Bleacher Report

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2023

  SR. Video Engineer

  Video Engineer supporting studio and field operations. Integration of hardware and software solutions for production needs. Management of flypack hardware for remote/field shoots and tent-pole events. Design and implementation for office spaces relating to production. Line drawings and elevation management. Problem solving production needs, connectivity of resources, (pre-covid) in-house events set-up and support as well as on location oversight, structuring and planning. In addition extra roles include HVAC and Electrical, and construction liaison for the office. Show less

• 

  Warner Bros. Discovery

  Oct 2023 - now

  Previously BR-Engineering transition into larger NY Engineering Group with WBD as a Sr. Video Engineer. Facilitating production needs at WBD NY Headquarters ranging from all levels of industry from Studio Post-shoots, live studio and field productions, corporate support, and special events. SMPTE 2110 facility with some hybrid functions in legacy 3G-HD-SDI. Supporting live streaming in app and linear productions. Project planning and maintenance while exploring opportunities for streamlining production needs while aligning with global company initiatives near and abroad. Show less

  • NY Lead Broadcast Production Engineer

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Sr Video Engineer

    Oct 2023 - Jan 2025