Nick Bakay gained significant early recognition for his voice-acting roles, notably as Salem Saberhagen in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003) and Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999), and as Norbert Beaver in The Angry Beavers (1997–2001). His career in entertainment began with his contributions as an editor for National Lampoon magazine, where he wrote features, fake letters, and created the comic strip ‘The Evil Clown.’ This early work led to writing and acting roles in cable series including Night After Night (1989) and Sports Monster (1991), followed by his role as a writer and announcer on The Dennis Miller Show (1992). He also contributed as a writer for In Living Color (1993–1994) and served as a producer for Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1998–2000). Bakay further expanded his robust career into significant behind-the-scenes roles as a prolific writer and producer.

Beyond his extensive television and film work, Bakay maintains an active presence in sports media, contributing columns to NFL.com and ESPN.com, and making appearances on various sports-related television programs.