Danielle Cronin

Danielle Cronin is an experienced media professional currently serving as Commissioning Editor and Digital Reporting Team Editor at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) since May 2021, where responsibilities include commissioning stories for digital platforms and leading coverage on significant events such as the federal budgets and the 2024 US election. Volunteer contributions as a Board Member for Women In Media Australia involve overseeing digital strategy and managing online platforms, alongside participation in key initiatives like the annual national conference and the Relaunch Project in collaboration with the Google News Initiative. Danielle has a strong editorial background, including roles as Editor at Brisbane Times, where leadership helped elevate the publication into the top 20 news sites in Australia, and Deputy Editor at The Canberra Times, providing extensive coverage of federal politics. Previous positions also include tutoring journalism at the University of Canberra and various editorial roles at Bundaberg News-Mail and The Queensland Times. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Politics from The University of Queensland.