Ian Round
About Ian Round
Ian Round is a State Government Reporter at The Daily Memphian, covering Memphis and Shelby County's law enforcement agencies.
Current Role at The Daily Memphian
Ian Round is currently serving as the State Government Reporter for The Daily Memphian. He began this role in 1970, and his tenure has been marked by coverage of Memphis and Shelby County's law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Ian is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team.
Previous Journalism Experience
Before his current role, Ian Round gained extensive experience in journalism through various positions. He worked as a Freelance Reporter for The Daily Memphian from 2020 to 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. He also reported for Baltimore Brew in 2020 and Capital News Service from 2019 to 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. His freelance work spanned from 2018 to 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Educational Background
Ian Round earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland, studying from 2018 to 2019. He also attended the University of Buenos Aires for 11 months in 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Kenyon College, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Ian completed his high school education at Shaker Heights High School, graduating in 2012.
Early Career and Other Roles
Ian's early career included diverse roles such as a Sponsored Projects Specialist at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2016 to 2018 and an Apprentice Teacher at Kenyon College in 2015. He also worked as a Reporter for Mount Vernon News for three months in 2015.
Publications and Contributions
In addition to his role at The Daily Memphian, Ian Round has written for various publications including Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine, and Memphis magazine. His work in these publications has contributed significantly to the local journalism landscape.