Erik Hanberg is the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Government Relations at KNKX Public Radio, which serves Western Washington with jazz, blues, and NPR news. He has led communications during periods of significant change in public media, including the national debate over public media funding. At KNKX, he has spearheaded large marketing campaigns, and behind-the-scenes initiatives to improve the brand and profile of the station.

In 2017, Erik co-founded Channel 253 with Marguerite Martin and Doug Mackey — a hyperlocal podcast network covering Tacoma civic life, local government, arts, education, and business. Channel 253 has produced hundreds of episodes across multiple shows and has been featured in regional and national media.

Erik is an early adopter of many media technologies. He was an early blogger on his own site and as a partner with Exit133.com (2006–2008), and an early podcaster, and has hosted several podcasts about media, culture, Tacoma, and nonprofits.