Erin Edwards quits Network Seven for rival

Award-winning journalist Erin Edwards has turned her back on Network Seven after a 23-year tenure to take up a job with a major rival.

Shaking up the Queensland television broadcasting landscape, award-winning journalist Erin Edwards has turned her back on Network Seven after a 23-year tenure, taking up the mantle of executive editor at rival network 10 News First Queensland.

In an announcement on Tuesday, Network 10 revealed the addition of Edwards as a new member to its editorial team.

“Tasked with spearheading the Queensland bulletin, Erin will lead a team of dedicated journalists and adept crew to tell the stories that Queenslanders want to see,” the statement read.

Erin Edwards appointed as new Executive Editor of 10 News First Queensland. Picture: Network TEN.

Edwards, who has held senior journalism roles across the state with roles in Mackay, Townsville, the Sunshine Coast, and her hometown, Brisbane, now heads to 10 News First Queensland after honing her skills at Seven for the past 23 years.

Head of Broadcast News, Paramount Australia and New Zealand Martin White expressed delight over the appointment, stating that Edwards will bring contemporary industry insights to the bulletin.

“As the editorial leader of the newsroom, Erin will be setting the agenda for quality local and national content for the state. I look forward to seeing her exceptional eye for news, exemplary storytelling skills, and professionalism shape the Queensland bulletin,” he said.

During her tenure at Seven, Edwards gained her Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Queensland.

In 2011, she was a recipient of a Walkley Award for Television News Reporting for her insightful coverage of the Lockyer Valley Flood.

Edwards expressed enthusiasm about her new role and is eager to deliver community-focused stories for 10 News First.

“We’ll always deliver the breaking news and won’t shy away from the hard stories. But we’ll also highlight the quiet achievers, community leaders, and inspirational Queenslanders,” she said.

She said one of the high points of her new role is working with highly-respected news anchor Sandra Sully.
“To say I’m excited for this opportunity is an understatement,” she added.