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Emily Maitlis

Transform media engagement with Emily Maitlis, speaker and award-winning journalist. Emily works with organisations to deliver political analysis, media training, and current affairs expertise, recognised by GQ Magazine as one of Britain's most influential voices.

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Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis

London, United Kingdom

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£11k–25k

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Emily Maitlis's biography

At a glance

  • Host of News Agents Podcast with Jon Sopel
  • Award-winning journalist and broadcaster
  • Known for Prince Andrew interview on Newsnight
Emily Maitlis is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster recognised by GQ Magazine as one of the most influential people in Britain. Emily has covered elections in the US and UK for the BBC and was a prominent figure on Newsnight, becoming a trusted voice for viewers. She recently co-hosted the 2024 Channel 4 General Election special with Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Emily has interviewed notable figures, including Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, as well as the last six UK Prime Ministers. Her cultural and international affairs interviews feature personalities like Mark Zuckerberg, Usain Bolt, and Emma Thompson. A significant moment in her career was her exclusive interview with Prince Andrew, where he discussed his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, which Sam McAlister produced. In 2022, Emily delivered the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, addressing modern journalism's challenges, including censorship and the subtler threats to reporting. She also co-executed the documentary Andrew – The Problem Prince, which aired in 2023. Alongside Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, Emily launched The News Agents podcast. An instant success, the News Agents quickly rose to the top of the podcast charts, achieving over 30 million downloads in its first nine months. The podcast provides in-depth analysis of current events and politics, and has recently expanded to include The News Agents USA. Emily is also the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Airhead: An Exploration of the Imperfect Art of Making News, which is being adapted. Her writing has appeared in various publications, including The Sunday Times, the Spectator, the Guardian, the Evening Standard, and the New Statesman.

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Book Emily Maitlis for her unparalleled insights into journalism and politics. Her experience interviewing global leaders and her award-winning podcast provide a unique perspective on navigating today's complex media landscape. Elevate your event with her compelling storytelling and thought-provoking analysis.

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Email emily.maitlis@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Emily's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Emily Maitlis's speaking style like?
Emily Maitlis structures her sessions around the interview format, drawing on her experience conducting high-profile political and cultural interviews to examine how journalism operates under pressure.
What topics does Emily Maitlis specialise in?
Emily Maitlis speaks on politics, modern journalism, media integrity, and international affairs. She is the co-host of The News Agents podcast, which reached over 30 million downloads in its first nine months, and conducted the Prince Andrew interview for Newsnight, in which he addressed his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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