Who is Erica Francis on WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit?
Who is Erica Francis?
Erica Francis is an American journalist working for WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit as the morning anchor and reporter. Erica co-anchors FOX 2’s morning newscast from 4-6 AM with Josh Landon. She previously co-anchored the 4 p.m. newscast at WKRN, WXMI-TV, HOMTV 21, and News Central 34.
Erica Francis Age
Francis is 31 years old as of 2023. She was born on 20th October 1992 in Michigan. Her birth sign is Libra.
Education
Erica graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts in 2015. She also studied Communication and Media Studies at Nanyang Technological University Singapore in 2012.
Erica Francis Family, Parents, Sister
Erica was raised by her mother Bernadene Francis in Michigan. She has shared numerous photos of her and her mother enjoying each other’s company on her Instagram. Erica has numerous close friends whom she refers to as her sisters.
She frequently refers to Natalie Kerwin as her sister as they spend most of their time together while not working. Natalie is a sideline reporter and host on Bally Sports Detroit.
Additionally, Erica and Jacqueline Francis are not related. They just happen to have the same last name. Jacqueline is a journalist working for WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit as an anchor and reporter.
Is Erica Francis Married?
Erica Francis is not yet married. She shared on her Instagram a photo of wearing a wedding gown with the caption;
Married to my career. 🥂🍾💍This dress is only $100 at The Salvation Army off Fort street in Detroit. Run don’t walk. Money goes to help those in recovery from substance abuse!
She also commented on a user saying she has never been married after the user commented that she no longer has a wedding ring on her finger.
Erica Francis Journalism Career
Francis began her journalism career as an intern for City of Holland TV. During her time there, she directed the talk show “Lakeshore Living” by operating the switchboard and providing directions to camera and sound operators.
She also worked alongside community professionals to produce and edit a public service announcement that promoted a local organization. Additionally, she conducted stand-up interviews with local talent to help create the show’s weekly segments, “Market Watch” and “Holland Street Performers.”
Erica then interned at 95.3 WCFX, WJBK FOX 2 NEWS DETROIT, and Ignition Media Group before landing her first job at News Central 34 as a reporter and news anchor.
In September 2013, she joined CMU Athletics where she was a reporter and writer. She was also working as a reporter for HOMTV 21. From May 2015, Erica was the morning news reporter for WXMI-TV. She then became an early morning and midday anchor in May 2017.
From June 2019 to July 2022, Erica was a news anchor for WKRN in Nashville, Tennesse. She co-anchored the 4 p.m. newscast at the Nextar Media Group-owned station.
In July 2022, Francis joined WJBK-Fox 2 Detroit as an anchor and reporter. She came back to FOX 2 Detroit where she was once an intern.
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Erica Francis Nationality
Francis is of American nationality. She was born and raised in Michigan.