Darran Simon

Darran Simon is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience across various prominent media organizations. Currently serving as a Staff Reporter at The Washington Post since March 2020, Darran previously held positions including Senior Writer at CNN from September 2016 to February 2020, and General Assignment/Breaking News Reporter at Newsday Media Group from January 2014 to September 2016. Early career highlights include serving as a Crime Reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer and a Staff Writer for both The Times-Picayune and The Miami Herald. Darran's background also includes freelance writing and editorial roles, starting as an Editorial Assistant at Dow Jones Newswires in 1999. Academically, Darran holds a Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Rhode Island.