Best Known For:The television program What's Cooking With Como
Breakthrough:Studied broadcast journalism at Temple University in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Erin Como
- Full Name: Erin Como
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and host
- Known For: The television program What's Cooking With Como
- Current Role: Host and producer
- Current Employer: WTTG
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Smith
- Specialization: TV Host, Reporter, and Podcast Host
Erin Como Age
Erin Como's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
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Education
She attended Temple University, where she studied Broadcast Journalism.
- Temple University
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
- Period: 2002–2006
Career & Work
Erin Como's career includes news and reporting roles with WTTG-TV / FOX 5 DC, a television station and COMO MEDIA.
Role: Host of What's Cooking With Como
Period: 2025–Present
Organization: WTTG-TV / FOX 5 DC
Role: Anchor, traffic reporter and lifestyle host
Period: August 2015–January 2026
Organization: COMO MEDIA
Role: Founder, principal, host and producer
Period: From 2024
Role: Television anchor and reporter
Period: April 2012–July 2015
Details: Nashville, Tennessee
Organization: RAW: natural born artists
Role: Host
Period: February 2011–January 2015
Organization: Tango Traffic
Role: Reporter and producer
Details: Worked in traffic reporting and production during her earlier broadcasting career.
Rise to Fame
Erin Como rose to prominence for her role on the television show Cooking With Como.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Cooking With Como, What's Cooking With Como, and Cooking With Como Holiday Special.
Television
- TV Show: Cooking With Como (Host and producer, 2015-2025) — FOX 5 DC culinary and lifestyle reporting series exploring restaurants, chefs and hospitality
- TV Show: Cooking With Como Holiday Special (Host, 2025) — FOX 5 DC holiday culinary special featuring chef Tobias Dorzon
- TV Show: DMV Destinations: Visit the Richmond Region (Host and producer) — Travel and destination television production for which Como publicly reported an Emmy nomination alongside Nelson Jones
Podcasts
- Podcast: What's Cooking With Como (Creator, host and producer, From 2025) — Independent podcast and video interview series presenting conversations with chefs and hospitality personalities. Guests have included Carla Hall and Masako Morishita
Notable Coverage
- Washington, D.C., food and restaurant culture - FOX 5 DC - Presented Cooking With Como segments featuring restaurants, chefs, culinary trends and food experiences around the Washington metropolitan area
- Washington Capitals Stanley Cup celebration - FOX 5 DC - 2018 - Participated in coverage of the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory celebration and parade
Awards & Achievements
- Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award — 2024 — Community service and volunteer contributions
Erin Como Family & Relationships
Erin Como is married to Chris Smith.
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born and raised in Philadelphia before establishing a broadcasting career in Nashville and Washington, D.C.
- Worked behind the scenes in television before transitioning into on-air reporting.
- Founded COMO MEDIA to combine television production, media coaching, brand communications and event hosting.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Erin Como
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Smith
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $66,000–$290,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $375,000–$5,363,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Chris Smith (Spouse • FOX 5 Senior Executive Producer)
