Ciara Riordan

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Ciara Riordan is an award-winning Irish journalist, presenter and international conference moderator, known for engaging global audiences across broadcast, digital and live events.

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Ciara has presented across BBC News digital platforms to millions of viewers worldwide.

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Her interview with Sir David Attenborough went viral after she asked what animal he would be for a day — his answer: a sloth.

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She has reported live on major global stories too, including the Westminster and Manchester attacks, bringing clarity and calm to fast-moving breaking news.​

 

Ciara regularly moderates and hosts global conferences including Web Summit, SXSW London, and the World AI Summit, interviewing leading figures across media, sport and technology - including Sir Mo Farah.

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Alongside her on-screen work, Ciara is a senior journalist at BBC News, where she has spent over a decade working across television, digital and live breaking news.

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She has also led a global social team and helped grow BBC News social platforms to over 250 million followers.

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The Cork native has a strong interest in women’s health and has presented BBC News social live discussions on topics including endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD and perimenopause - helping bring important conversations to wider audiences.

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With over 20 years of experience in international newsrooms, Ciara combines editorial authority with a natural on-screen presence and the ability to connect with audiences in the moments that matter most.​​​

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