Renowned Journalist & News Correspondent Awarded Network Presenter of The Year, Interviewer On ‘Prince Andrew & The Epstein Scandal’ & Former Lead Anchor of BBC’s ‘Newsnight’
Emily Maitlis’s Biography:
Emily Maitlis is an award-winning British journalist, broadcaster and author best known for her work on BBC Newsnight and as co-host of The News Agents podcast. Recognised for her incisive interviewing style and authoritative journalism, Emily has become one of the UK’s most respected political broadcasters. Over a career spanning international reporting, television anchoring and documentary production, she has covered some of the world’s most significant political and cultural events while interviewing global leaders, business figures and public personalities.
Emily began her journalism career in radio before joining the BBC, where she worked across domestic and international news reporting. Over the years, she established herself as a leading political journalist through roles on BBC Breakfast, STORYFix and Newsnight. In 2006, she became a relief presenter on Newsnight before later progressing to one of the programme’s lead anchors, fronting major political coverage, elections and global news events.
Throughout her career, Emily has become renowned for her high-profile interviews and investigative journalism. She famously interviewed Prince Andrew in 2019 regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, an interview that generated global attention and earned Interview of the Year and Scoop of the Year at the 2020 RTS Television Journalism Awards. She has also interviewed influential figures, including Mark Zuckerberg and presented major BBC political coverage, including US elections and international affairs programming. Her work has earned numerous accolades, including Broadcast Journalist of the Year at the London Press Club Awards and Network Presenter of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards.
In recent years, Emily has expanded beyond traditional broadcasting into podcasting, documentaries and production. She became co-host of The News Agents on LBC Radio and Global, while also serving as executive producer for the acclaimed drama A Very Royal Scandal. In 2024, she was announced as co-host of Channel 4’s General Election coverage, further cementing her position as one of Britain’s leading political journalists and broadcasters.
Why Hire Emily Maitlis?
Emily is hired as a speaker and event host for her exceptional expertise in journalism, politics and current affairs. Having spent decades interviewing world leaders, reporting on major global events and anchoring flagship news programmes, she provides audiences with sharp insight into media, leadership and political communication.
Awarded Network Presenter of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards and Broadcast Journalist of the Year at the London Press Club Awards, Emily is recognised as one of the UK’s most accomplished journalists. Her talks explore topics including political analysis, journalism, media influence and women in leadership, delivered with intelligence, authority and engaging storytelling that resonates with corporate audiences, conferences and leadership events.
Emily Maitlis’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Emily Maitlis’s remarkable career:
- 2025 – Took The News Agents Live on a UK tour including a headline event at the Royal Albert Hall.
- 2024 – Announced as co-host of Channel 4’s General Election coverage.
- 2023 – Served as executive producer of the television drama A Very Royal Scandal.
- 2022 – Became presenter of The News Agents on LBC Radio and Global.
- 2020 – Received the Hanns Joachim Friedrichs Award for journalism.
- 2020 – Won Interview of the Year and Scoop of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards for her Prince Andrew interview.
- 2020 – Awarded Network Presenter of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards.
- 2019 – Conducted the internationally recognised Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
- 2018 – Became lead anchor of BBC Two’s Newsnight.
- 2017 – Won Broadcast Journalist of the Year at the London Press Club Awards.
- 2012 – Presented BBC One’s coverage of the United States Presidential Election.
Videos
Emily Maitlis’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“How can I thank you enough for such an insightful and amusing presentation earlier this week? Everyone loved it and you had our clients in stitches. They said this was the best seminar they have come to in the 15 years we have been holding them, no doubt much down to you, so it will be a hard act to follow.” – Head of Wealth Management
“She was absolutely amazing!!! So wonderful, warm, open, insightful. Everyone loved her.” – Inflexion
“If you could pass on our thanks to Emily for being an outstanding guest at Saatchi Table. Because of her, it was both a riot and an education.” – Saatchi & Saatchi
“Emily was surefooted and elegant, with terrific stage presence.” – Printing World Excellence Awards
Speaking Topics
Emily Maitlis’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Media & Journalism
- Politics
- Women in Leadership
How Much Does Emily Maitlis Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Emily Maitlis?
Emily Maitlis’s speaking fees typically reflect her exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.