John Crowley is a highly experienced digital editor, trainer, and journalist with over 20 years of experience across various media outlets. He has an extensive background in managing newsrooms and budgets while specializing in technology, business, newsroom management, social care, burnout, and disinformation. John has a track record in digital innovation and audience insights, experimenting with new ways to engage readers as they consume news. He has coached journalists worldwide and frequently provides expert commentary on BBC News, ITV News, and BBC Radio 5 Live. Additionally, he is a trustee of the Journalists' Charity and a member of the European Journalism Centre's News Impact Network.

John Crowley attended The London Oratory School and completed his Bachelor of Arts and MA in English Literature at Queen Mary University of London. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions, including Editorial Director at First Draft, Managing Editor at Newsweek Media Group EMEA, Editor-in-Chief at International Business Times UK, Digital Editor EMEA at The Wall Street Journal, Editor at Consultant, Senior News Editor, and Assistant News Editor at The Wall Street Journal, Night News Editor at The Telegraph, Reporter at The Telegraph, and News Editor at Irish Post Newspaper.

Currently working for The Times (of London), John also advises companies on navigating the shifting digital media landscape, enabling PRs and comms professionals to pitch journalists and valuable audience insights. His expertise has earned him an invitation to speak at journalism conferences on topics such as management and digital strategy.