Erin Burnett is a class act, hands down. Not only is Burnett razor sharp and can skillfully report daily financial news, but she’s also very attractive. “She’s smart and driven and really cares,” says CNBC Senior Vice President Jonathan Wald. A 2007 Washington Post article confirms such sentiments:
Anyone who thinks Burnett is just a pretty face should watch her in action at the exchange. After arriving at her CNBC booth at 6 a.m., she is a study in multitasking: scanning the wires, tracking stocks, writing on-screen headlines, calling sources and conferring with producers both at “Squawk” and “Street Signs,” the afternoon show she hosts.
Interestingly, 32-year-old Erin Burnett keeps her exact birthdate private. Good for her. Burnett graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from Williams College (go NESCAC) and was a standout field hockey player. She began her career as an analyst for Goldman Sachs in 1998, then moved to CNN, followed by Citigroup. In 2003 Burnett started with Bloomberg Television, but moved to CNBC in 2005. Her show’s ratings couldn’t be better. She caught my eye reporting for a CNBC special on Dubai.
On Conan, 2008
Street Signs, 2008
Giraffe outfit, 2007
CNBC Bio photo
Of course, Erin Burnett has received criticism for a couple of statements. Last year, she remarked that prices at Wal-Mart would increase if China eliminated lead from toys. Fair enough, but she proceeded to call China our friend for keeping prices low. Another moment came when Burnett called President Bush a ‘monkey’, although she meant to say ‘monkey in the middle’. I’m with Erin on this one.
And an awkward situation straight out of the 70’s on MSNBC’s Hardball when host Chris Matthews blatantly sexually harasses Erin.
MATTHEWS: Could you get a little closer to the camera?
BURNETT: My — what is it? Is it zooming in strangely?
MATTHEWS: Come on in closer. No, come in — come in further — come in closer. Really close.
BURNETT: What are you — what are you doing?
MATTHEWS: Just kidding! You look great! Anyway, thanks. Erin, it’s great to — look at that look. You’re great.
Chris Matthews
And finally, CNBC was not pleased with Burnett’s facetious list of ways to impress her, published in Men’s Health. For example:
1. Pack Your BagsAny guy who can plan a trip to an exotic locale, such as Mongolia, Mozambique, or Papua New Guinea, would impress me.
I’m pretty sure that Erin cannot harm the network. She’s epitome of sprezzatura.
I’ve been reading along for a while now. I just wanted to drop you a comment to say keep up the good work.
It has been a pleasure to watch Erin in action for the last two years. Her unique style and freindly bantor brings excitement to Wall Street. (I love her sense of humor when she picks on people like Mark Haines meat salad) I believe her interaction with her fans is the best ever taking time to read and comment on our views in her talkback segments. I have always appreciated that she does not talk over my head. Since I am not a Wall Street guy I appreciate when she explains things so the little guy can understand. She has earned the nickname EB^3 (Erin Burnett Exceptionally Brilliant, Exquisitely Beutiful) with my circle of friends. She put out a heck of a lot of news ths week and did a fabulous job. Please keep up the great work Erin!!!
when is Erin Burnett on ? I want to record her show since I work during the day.
She is the co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street program, weekdays from 9-11am EST. Host of CNBC’s Street Signs program from 2-3pm EST.
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