Erin Simonek
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Erin Simonek is the co-anchor of 21 News 11 P.M. and a nightside multi-skilled journalist.
She joined the 21 News team in May 2020 as a multi-skilled journalist and stepped into the 11 P.M. weekday anchor position in January 2021.
Erin writes, shoots, and edits her stories daily before joining Derek Steyer on the 11 P.M. anchor desk every weeknight.
Erin graduated Cum Laude from Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a B.S. in broadcast journalism and a minor in public relations in May 2020. She was heavily involved in Kent State's award-winning television station, TV2, recently renamed KSTV, as an anchor, reporter, weather anchor, producer, and digital content producer throughout her four years in the program. She became the News Director of the station her senior year, where she managed 200+ student journalists.
Upon graduation, Erin was awarded the Carol Costello Award for excellence in journalism for her time in the program.
Erin is from North Royalton, Ohio. Her passion for storytelling started early on, with her two favorite classes being 'Journalism' and 'Broadcasting' at North Royalton High School.
When she's not busy working in a newsroom or out on a story, Erin enjoys traveling, cooking, practicing yoga, eating out at local restaurants, and spending quality time with her loved ones.
Erin is married to her husband, Dan, and they constantly spoil their miniature dachshund, Louie.
You can email Erin at esimo@wfmj.com or find her on Instagram, X, and Facebook.