Murison attended The Abbey School in Reading from 1993–2000, before studying English Literature at Bristol University, where she edited the music pages of student newspaper Epigram.
[2] The Guardian reported in February 2012 that there is "a widespread consensus (...) that Murison has done a decent job since taking over in July 2009.
"[3] Previously she worked for Nylon magazine in New York as Music Director.
[4] On 12 April 2012 it was announced that Murison would be leaving NME to join The Sunday Times Magazine as Features Editor.
On 19 January 2023 it was announced that Murison was appointed The Sunday Times deputy editor.