ARN’s Fiona Ellis-Jones awarded 2024 Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship

Fiona Ellis-Jones, ARN’s Head of News & Information, has been awarded the 2024 Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship.

Ellis-Jones currently leads a large team of journalists across ARN’s network, including KIIS, Gold, Mix, CADA, ARN Regional and iHeartRadio.

She applied for the scholarship to further develop her leadership skills as she navigates the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape.

As part of the scholarship, Ellis-Jones will attend the Executive Leadership Development Program at Stanford University, and says “I’m so grateful for the chance to study this course at Stanford, honouring Maureen Kerridge’s remarkable legacy and empowering more women to excel in leadership roles within the media industry. I’m excited to gain new perspectives, discover more about my leadership style, and make a meaningful impact on the future of news media in Australia.”

Ellis-Jones’ media career spans more than 15 years, including roles as a national newsreader for ABC TV and Radio.