Erin Coleman

Reporter/anchor

Professional Experience:
I began my career in 2001 as a reporter in Jonesboro, Ark. After 11 months, I moved to Greensboro, N.C., where I worked at WFMY-TV for more than two years. I started out as a reporter and after two years, I began anchoring the mid-day newscasts.I came to WRAL-TV in 2006

News Philosophy:
To represent an objective and accurate voice in reporting while articulating the needs of the viewing public.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Brown University; M.S. in Journalism, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Penn.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement:
Tennis, playing the piano and reading

Family & Pets:
Mom and dad in Philadelphia; I'm a dog person.

Favorite Books:
"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

Likes Best About North Carolina:
The people!

Most Memorable Assignments:
The five-year anniversary of the Jonesboro school shootings; the capture of Eric Rudolph in western North Carolina