Our journalist speakers include award-winning correspondents, bestselling authors and the broadcasters behind major global coverage.
Journalist speakers are being booked for conference hosting, moderated panels and keynotes on the stories behind the headlines. The current trending group spans international news, productivity writing and career development, with the author of Four Thousand Weeks among the most requested.
Oliver Burkeman
Journalist
Psychology
Thought Leader
Poorna Bell
Inspirational Female
Workshop Facilitators
International Women's Day
Mariana Atencio
Hispanic Heritage Month
Female Empowerment
Podcast
Ben Hunte
Pride
Journalist
Broadcaster
Alice Olins
International Women's Day
Women's History Month
Female Empowerment
India Willoughby
Pride
Journalist
Broadcaster
Brent Lindeque
Positive Psychology
Event Hosts
Award Hosts
Michael Gove
Journalist
Ritula Shah
Event Hosts
Journalist
Broadcaster
Tracey Macleod
Event Hosts
Journalist
Broadcaster
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Tell us your brief.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Our Picks
Matthew Syed
Mindset & High Performance Expert
Matthew Syed helps organisations build a growth mindset and drive high performance. A bestselling author of Rebel Ideas and Black Box Thinking, award-winning journalist, and BBC broadcaster, Matthew brings decades of research and elite sporting experience to teams facing change.
Matthew Baume
Speaker & queer cultural historian
Transform workplace culture with Matthew Baume, speaker and queer cultural historian. Matthew works with organizations to leverage media representation and inclusive storytelling, delivering GLAAD-nominated insights and Lambda Literary Award-winning expertise on diversity and cultural acceptance.
Rory Stewart
Diplomat, author & political strategist
Rory Stewart helps leaders make sense of geopolitical risk, from AI and strategic autonomy to diplomacy and global governance. Former UK Secretary of State, Yale professor of grand strategy, and co-host of The Rest Is Politics with Alastair Campbell.
Jeff Yang
Cultural critic & CNN contributor
Renowned cultural expert Jeff Yang brings a witty, unique perspective to conversations on identity, media, and pop culture. A bestselling author and CNN contributor specializing in Asian American representation, Jeff blends incisive cultural insight with storytelling that resonates across diverse audiences. Former Wall Street Journal columnist and senior advisor at Pop Culture Collaborative.
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
A Journalist speaker is a reporter or editor who shares insight from covering news, politics or their specialist beat. Many cover current affairs, media literacy and how stories shape public opinion, bringing sharp analysis to the room. Tell us your audience at getapeptalk.com and we'll suggest a voice.
Journalist speakers cover themes such as current affairs and analysis, media and misinformation, communication and storytelling, interviewing and questioning, and life behind the headlines. Sessions bring sharp, informed perspective to your event. Tell us your audience at getapeptalk.com and we'll match a fitting speaker.
Booking a Journalist speaker typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US. Fees move with the speaker's profile, session length, travel and whether they host. Share your budget at getapeptalk.com and we'll find a match.
A Journalist speaker focuses on reporting, investigation and analysis, while a Broadcaster speaker focuses on presenting and on-air delivery. Both work in media; one digs out the story, the other brings it to the audience. Ask us which fits your event at getapeptalk.com.
Yes, many Journalist speakers also host events, chair panels or run interviews, and their questioning skills make them excellent moderators. Expect a confident, well-briefed presence. A panel or fireside chat suits them well. Tell us the format you need at getapeptalk.com and we'll advise.
Yes, a Journalist speaker can join a virtual or hybrid event, and they are used to speaking clearly under time pressure. Expect sharp analysis and time for questions, plus a pre-call to focus the themes. A moderated Q&A works well. We'll set it up at getapeptalk.com.
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