Erin Carson

Observer
DISC Type : ic

Managing Editor, News & Features at ZDNET

Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Erin Carson is the Managing Editor of News & Features at ZDNET, covering how technology changes the way we live. A graduate of Syracuse University, her journalistic work has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Johnson Space Center. People who have worked with her describe her as an "awesome writer" and "world class".

Outside of her tech journalism, Erin is interested in mid-century American cooking and has written about how the industrialization of food can be a lens for understanding our reliance on AI. She previously wrote an advice column at CNET called "Love Syncs" focusing on online dating.

Interesting fact: She has a particular fascination with mid-century recipes, like lime gelatin molds with peas and carrots suspended in them.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

AI's Impact on Work
Writes frequently about AI adoption in the workplace, worker confidence in the tools, and the potential for skills to atrophy with over-reliance on AI.
Technology & Culture
Her reporting focuses on the intersection of technology, science, and culture, from how VR helps astronauts to the societal impact of the internet.
Journalism Education
Has experience as an instructor of journalism at Belmont University, teaching introductory news writing, reporting, and AP Style.

Media Appearances

Erin Carson | Meet the Team - ZDNET. Featured in ZDNET

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Work History

6-2025
Managing Editor, News & Features at ZDNET
3-2024 - 6-2025
Senior Contributing Editor at ZDNET
8-2023 - 6-2025
Instructor of Journalism at Belmont University
1-2023 - 8-2023
Adjunct Instructor of Journalism at Belmont University
8-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Writer at CNET

Education

2011 - 2012
M.A. from Syracuse University
B.A. from Belmont University

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Insights For Selling To Erin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erin is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erin

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erin move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Erin take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Erin

Personality Compatibility


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