Erin Burnett is an American journalist and news anchor known for her work on CNN. She hosts the program Erin Burnett OutFront, where she covers current events and interviews newsmakers. Burnett has a background in finance and previously worked for Goldman Sachs before transitioning to journalism. Before joining CNN, Burnett gained recognition as a correspondent for NBC News and as co-anchor of Squawk on the Street on CNBC. She has received several awards for her reporting and is known for her insightful analysis of political and economic issues.