Erin Jenkins Biography

Erin Jenkins is an American journalist working for WNCT as a weekday anchor since she was promoted in July 2024. Before that promotion, she spent 2 years as a weekend anchor. She joined the station in June 2021 as a multimedia journalist.

Erin Jenkins Education

Jenkins joined the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2017 after finishing her finishing her high school education. She studied Communications and Media Studies there until 2018, when she transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In 2021, Jenkins graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. During her time in Chapel Hill, she was involved with Alpha Delta Pi and Club Softball.

Jenkins anchored and reported for Carolina Week and Sports Xtra, UNC-Chapel Hill’s news and sportscasts. She also worked as a production assistant for the ACC Network. She won an Edward R. Murrow Award in the student excellence for video hard news category.

Erin Jenkins Career

Jenkins has worked for WNCT as a weekday anchor since she was promoted in July 2024. Before that promotion, she spent 2 years as a weekend anchor. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a multimedia journalist. Having grown up in Western North Carolina,s he now enjoys getting to know and tell the stories of Eastern North Carolina!

Erin Jenkins Age

Jenkins was born on June 30, 1999, in the United States of America. She is 27 years old as of 2026. Jenkins celebrates her birthday on June 30th. On June 30, 2025, she posted a photo of herself and her friends on her Instagram account and captioned, “uninsured #26.”

Erin Jenkins Height

Jenkins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Erin Jenkins Family

Jenkins grew up in Western North Carolina with her brother, Will, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.

Erin Jenkins Husband

Jenkins is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She spends her free time with her family and friends, exploring the uniqueness of the Tar Heel state, and playing softball.

Erin Jenkins Net Worth

Jenkins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Erin Jenkins Salary

Jenkins earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.