Colleen Murrell

Colleen Murrell is a Professor at Dublin City University (DCU), where she leads the School of Communications. She serves as the lead researcher for the annual Reuters Digital News Report Ireland, a prominent study on media trends. Previously, she held academic positions at Deakin University, Monash University, and Swinburne University in Australia. Before academia, she worked as a journalist and news editor for major international television networks including the BBC, ITN, and Associated Press.

Her editorial roles include contributions to Journal of Applied Journalism & Media Studies (as a key stakeholder) and Australian Journalism Review. Her research focuses on digital journalism, media industry transformations, and news production dynamics. She bridges academic and professional expertise through her dual background in journalism and media studies.