Ellen Fanning

Ellen Fanning is an Australian journalist, and Since 2017 she is the host of The Drum (TV program).

Fanning has previously been host of the Nine Network's Sunday television program.

Fanning began working in commercial radio in 1988 right after she graduated with a communications degree at the Queensland University of Technology. She later joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, presenting ABC Radio National national current affairs programs PM for two years, AM and occasionally The 7.30 Report on ABC TV.

She was made producer for the ABC's late night current affairs program, Lateline. In 1997, she was appointed North America correspondent for ABC, based in Washington, D.C.

In 2000, Fanning moved to the Nine Network, working first as a reporter with 60 Minutes. Later she was a reporter for A Current Affair, before becoming a substitute presenter for A Current Affair and Today. In 2005, she became presenter of Nightline, replacing Helen Kapalos.

Fanning wrote and directed a six-part documentary series titled Fine Line for SBS TV in 2002. The series dealt with the ethical questions of journalism.

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