Eric Shea

Eric Shea is a Senior Operations Manager for Catalog & Creator Services at Pandora/SiriusXM.3 He has held various roles at Pandora, including Senior Curator, Legacy Rock Programmer, and member of the Creator Services Team.

Currently based in Athens, Georgia, Eric has been living there for over five years after moving from the San Francisco Bay Area.2 He is known for his expertise in discovering and curating underground music, particularly in Athens' vibrant music scene.2

Eric's professional background includes:

1. Experience as a recording and touring musician for bands like Hot Lunch and Sweet Chariot.1
2. Education from Santa Clara University.1
3. A role in Pandora's Creator Services team, where he contributes to curating music and writing about new releases.2

In his current position, Eric is involved in selecting and promoting music for Pandora's platform. He has shared insights on various artists and genres, demonstrating his deep knowledge of music, especially in rock and indie genres.2

Eric is married to Jenny, and they live in Athens with their terrier named Noonan.5 He has been known to attend music industry events such as SXSW in Austin, Texas, representing Pandora's Creator Services team.4