Darren Davidson Explained

Darren Davidson
Birth Place:London, England
Nationality:British
Australian
Occupation:Managing Editor and Commercial Director, The Australian, News Corporation
Children:2

Darren Davidson is a British and Australian journalist. He is the Managing Editor and Commercial Director of The Australian, a national news brand with a monthly audience of more than 4 million readers, published by News Corporation since 14 July 1964.

Prior to The Australian, Davidson was the Editor-In-Chief of Storyful, a news and video company owned and operated by News Corporation. Based at News Corp's New York headquarters, Davidson led editorial and commercial activities between 2018 and 2023.[1]

Prior to Storyful, Davidson was the Media Editor for The Australian. Davidson became media editor of The Australian in November 2015 [2] after joining The Australian in 2011.[3]

Davidson was born in the United Kingdom. He holds a BA Hons in History. After University, Davidson undertook a journalist apprenticeship with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

He began his career in London, writing for local newspapers, business-to-business magazines and national newspapers[4] including The Daily Telegraph.

Davidson is married with one daughter and one son.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Subscribe to The Australian | Newspaper home delivery, website, iPad, iPhone & Android apps. www.theaustralian.com.au.
  2. News: The Australian names Darren Davidson as media editor replacing Sharri Markson - Mumbrella. 14 November 2015. Mumbrella. 30 May 2017. en-US.
  3. News: New appointments strengthen coverage. 20 January 2012. 30 May 2017.
  4. News: Treasury under further pressure over 2p fuel hike after £15 billion tax windfall. Davidson. Darren. The Daily Telegraph. 30 May 2017. en.