Career Timeline of Erin Andrews: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Erin Andrews built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. Beginning her career at ESPN in 2004, she gained recognition as a sports correspondent. In 2012, she transitioned to Fox Sports, becoming the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasts. Beyond sports broadcasting, Andrews expanded her presence in entertainment by participating in the tenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2010. Subsequently, she co-hosted the show from 2014 to 2019, alongside Tom Bergeron, further solidifying her status as a versatile television personality.

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2000: Employed by Fox Sports Florida

In 2000, Erin Andrews began her career as a freelance reporter for Fox Sports Florida.

2001: Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter

From 2001 to 2002, Erin Andrews worked as a Tampa Bay Lightning reporter for the Sunshine Network.

2002: Turner South Network Host and Reporter

From 2002 to 2004, Erin Andrews covered the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Hawks for the Turner South network as a studio host and reporter.

April 2004: Began Working for ESPN

In April 2004, Erin Andrews started working for ESPN as a reporter for ESPN National Hockey Night.

2004: Left Turner South Network

In 2004, Erin Andrews ended her coverage of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Hawks for the Turner South network.

2004: Joined ESPN

In 2004, Erin Andrews joined ESPN as a correspondent, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2005: Expanded ESPN Role

In 2005, Erin Andrews' role at ESPN expanded to include ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime and Major League Baseball sideline reporting.

2008: Reported for Scripps National Spelling Bee

From 2008 to 2010, Erin Andrews reported for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

2010: Good Morning America Correspondent

In 2010, Erin Andrews became a Good Morning America correspondent on ABC, a role she held until 2011.

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2010: Kraft Foods Spokesperson

In 2010, Erin Andrews became a spokesperson for the Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign, which raised $2.86 million for Feeding America.

2010: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

In 2010, Erin Andrews competed on the tenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, ultimately placing third.

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2010: Ended Reporting for Scripps National Spelling Bee

In 2010, Erin Andrews stopped reporting for ESPN's and ABC's live coverage of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

January 2011: Signed Endorsement Deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand. Later, ESPN revised its endorsement guidelines due to a conflict of interest arising from Andrews' comments about Nike shoes.

February 2011: Last Good Morning America Appearance

In February 2011, Erin Andrews' last appearance as a correspondent on Good Morning America was when she covered the Oscars.

October 2011: Girls Night Out Campaign Launch

In October 2011, Erin Andrews teamed up with StubHub to launch a new national campaign called Girls Night Out.

June 29, 2012: Left ESPN for Fox Sports

On June 29, 2012, Erin Andrews left ESPN to join Fox Sports, where she became the first host of Fox College Football's studio show.

2012: Joined Fox Sports

In 2012, Erin Andrews moved to Fox Sports, later becoming the lead sideline reporter for the network's NFL broadcasting team.

May 2013: Music Builds Concert Co-host

In May 2013, Erin Andrews co-hosted the Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert on the CMT network to raise money for the American Red Cross in response to the April 27 tornadoes in Oklahoma.