Hi! I'm Eric Slatkin.
About I’m an award-winning creative and content lead with 15 years of experience at Fortune 500s, startups, and in my own ventures. I specialize in crafting compelling stories, designing strategic content, and ensuring the right audience discovers them.
What I do now
I help climate tech, AI, and mission-driven brands turn complexity into clear, compelling narratives—spanning editorial, marketing, and video.
What I Believe
Strategic clarity builds trust. Great stories are systems—designed to adapt, scale, and resonate. I center every project on ethical frameworks and audience-first insights.
How I Work
🔍 Discovery & Foresight
🖋️ Strategy & Narrative Design
🎬 Creative Production
📊 Optimization & Measurement
My Background
A condensed journey through the roles, projects, and milestones that shaped my strategic storytelling career.
Period | Role & Org | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
2006–2010 | Video Producer, CNET & Chow.com | Produced 300+ videos; recipient of a Webby Award |
2010-2012 | Freelance Producer & Co-Founder, Disposable Film Festival | Scaled festival to week-long, 20k+ live attendees |
2012-2015 | Creative Director, Tastemade | Led James Beard–winning series; built branded video slate |
2015-2020 | Founder, Hiatus Digital | Launched “Assembly Line” (25k subscribers, 60+ episodes) |
2020-2022 | Director of Content, LIVEKINDLY | Produced $1M+ docuseries; grew to 2M+ monthly views |
2022-Present | Creative Strategist (Self-Employed) | +28–60% engagement boosts for Algorand, BuildingLens |
Outside the Studio
- Weekend hiker in the Columbia River Gorge
- Experimenting with generative AI art installations
- Amateur synth collector and sound explorer