Eric Carrel
About Eric Carrel
Eric Carrel is a part-time broadcast technician with extensive experience in the media industry, having worked at various television stations and currently at ideastream since 2009. He possesses a diverse skill set in producing, writing, directing, and editing, and operates his own company, Escape Digital Productions.
Work at Ideastream Public Media
Eric Carrel has been employed as a Part-Time Broadcast Technician at Ideastream Public Media since 2009. His role involves technical support and operations related to broadcast media, contributing to the overall production quality of the organization. His extensive experience in broadcasting enhances the efficiency of the technical team.
Previous Experience in Broadcasting
Eric Carrel has a diverse background in broadcasting, having worked at several prominent stations. He served as a Broadcast Technician at WKYC-TV from 2001 to 2006 and held multiple roles there, including Producer/Director/TD for six months in 2008 and Director/TD from 2006 to 2008. He also worked as a Production Assistant at WKYC-TV from 2000 to 2006 and at WOIO/WUAB for one year from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, he worked as a Graphic Artist at WJW-TV from 2013 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Eric Carrel studied at the Ohio Center for Broadcasting from 1999 to 2000 and attended Lakeland Community College from 1995 to 1997. He also studied at Eastern Michigan University from 1997 to 1999. His education has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set that includes producing, writing, directing, photography, and editing. He specializes in creating instructional videos and artist biographies, utilizing HD shooting techniques and advanced editing software such as MC5 and Encore CS5.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Eric Carrel owns and operates Escape Digital Productions, a company that specializes in digital media production. This venture allows him to apply his extensive skills in media production while providing services that cater to various client needs in the digital landscape.
Early Career in Media
Eric Carrel began his career in media with roles that included working as a Gameday Scoreboard Crew member for the Cleveland Indians from 1999 to 2001. His early experiences in media set the foundation for his subsequent roles in broadcast and production, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.