Eric Zerkel

Eric Zerkel is an accomplished editor currently serving at CNN since June 2023. Prior to this role, Zerkel was the Head of Subscription Content at The Weather Company from June 2020 to June 2023, where responsibilities included developing a brand position for the first subscription content business and managing a team of 40. Zerkel's extensive career at The Weather Channel spanned from April 2013 to June 2020, including positions such as Managing Editor, Senior Editor for Audience, and Associate Editor focused on climate change, where Zerkel directed significant editorial efforts during major weather events. Earlier experience includes a reporting internship at the New York Daily News. Zerkel holds a Master's degree in Journalism from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in English Creative Writing and Political Science from Florida State University.