Erin Coleman is an Emmy Award winning journalist who can currently be seen weekday mornings anchoring NBC10 News Today from 4am to 7am. She also co-hosts The Lineup, a digital newscast streamed on the NBC10 apps on Roku and Apple TV.
Erin joined NBC10 in October 2016 and loves covering the region where she grew up. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Voorhees, New Jersey, Erin is passionate about telling stories and connecting with viewers.
"For me, being an anchor is about digging for the truth as well as being an integral part of the communities we serve," she said.
Erin has worked in television for 17 years. Prior to joining NBC10, Erin was the 4 o’clock anchor at WSB-TV in Atlanta. She has also worked at WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina, WFMY in Greensboro, North Carolina, and KAIT in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She has received multiple awards during her career including two Emmy Awards and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award.
Erin graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She then went on to receive a Master of Science degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Erin has always been active in the community. She can often be found hosting charity galas, walks, breakfast and lunch events, as well as supporting multiple non-profit organizations across the country. Erin is a member of the Junior League of Philadelphia and the National Association of Black Journalists.
When Erin is not anchoring the news, she enjoys being with her family. A mother of two, she spends most of her time off-air with her young son, daughter, and husband. She also enjoys playing tennis, travelling, and getting lost in a good book.
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