Rory Cellan Jones

Rory Cellan Jones is a British journalist and author, formerly the BBC’s Technology Correspondent, who offers insights into technology, social media, and their societal impact. After his appointment as the BBC’s Technology Correspondent at the beginning of 2007, Rory Cellan Jones significantly expanded the corporation’s coverage of new media, telecommunications, and the cultural implications of the internet. His distinguished career at the BBC began in 1981 as a researcher for ‘Look North’ in Leeds, progressing through the London television newsroom before his first on-screen role at BBC Wales. He served as a business and economics correspondent, appearing on ‘The Money Programme’ from 1990 to 1992, and was appointed the BBC’s Internet Correspondent in 2000.

In 2024, the ‘Movers and Shakers’ podcast was recognized as the UK Podcast of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. That same year, Rory Cellan Jones was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his significant contributions to journalism. He continues to provide media training and is set to release his fourth book, `Sophie from Romania: A Year of Love and Hope with a Rescue Dog`, in 2024.