TORONTO – Erin Paul, winner of a 2000 Gemini Award for her work on CBC’s the fifth estate, is now part of the sportsnetnews team, Rogers Sportsnet announced today.
“Adding Erin to our Sportsnet family makes our already strong news team even better,” said Rick Briggs-Jude, vice-president, production, in a news release. “Her proven journalistic track record and versatility will provide sportsnetnews with a dynamic new dimension.”
Paul joins the sports channel after spending nine years at CBC. Most recently, she has as a reporter and producer on Sports Saturday. Paul also co-hosted the opening ceremonies for CBC at the 2003 Pan Am Games in the Dominican Republic.
Paul will take on the dual role of feature producer and reporter with sportsnetnews.
“Sports journalism provides some of the best opportunities for dramatic story-telling,” said Paul.
“I can’t wait to add my unique style to the sportsnetnews team.”
