Rob Crilly
Rob Crilly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, writer |
| Known for | Chief U.S. correspondent at the Daily Telegraph, White House correspondent for the Washington Examiner, chief U.S. political correspondent at the Daily Mail |
Rob Crilly (born 1973) is a journalist and writer of British-Irish descent, currently holding the position of chief U.S. correspondent at the Daily Telegraph. His prior roles include serving as the White House correspondent for the Washington Examiner and as chief U.S. political correspondent at the Daily Mail.
Education
Crilly received his education at The Judd School in Tonbridge before pursuing Natural Sciences at Downing College, Cambridge.
Career
Starting his profession as a sub-editor with the Chester Chronicle, Crilly subsequently joined the Press and Journal in Aberdeen and later took on the role of Edinburgh bureau chief for The Herald.
He reported from East Africa for The Times, where he covered significant incidents such as the 2007 detention of teacher Gillian Gibbons in Khartoum. Following this, he became the Pakistan correspondent for the Daily Telegraph prior to transitioning to cover American affairs. In 2014, Crilly was among the reporters detained while covering protests in Ferguson, Missouri. From 2019 onwards, he has served as White House correspondent at the Washington Examiner.
As a freelance contributor, Crilly's articles have appeared in publications including The Irish Times, The Daily Mail, and The Christian Science Monitor. His journalism has also been featured in outlets such as The Scotsman, USA Today, News of the World, The Sunday Times, and The Sunday Telegraph. Since 2008, he has maintained a blog for the Frontline Club.
Crilly is the author of Saving Darfur: Everyone's Favourite African War (2010), a work based on four years of reporting and extensive travel throughout Sudan.
Personal life
His sister, Anna Crilly, is an actress and comedian recognized for her role in Lead Balloon.