BIOGRAPHY

Josh Baker works across podcasts, film, TV, and news and is writting his first book. He was one of the first at the BBC to pioneer multi-platform working, where a single story is told, across FILM, PODCAST, and NEWS simultaneously. He blends world-class journalism with deeply compelling storytelling, transporting audiences into the heart of a story, guiding them on a search for truth. The goal is to inform and create work that resonates and drives an emotional connection long after the final word.

Josh has earned over 50 major international awards and nominations to date. He currently works within the BBC, leading a small team that produces major releases for the organisation that have created global headlines. His previous two audio series are the BBC’s most awarded and listened to narrative podcast series to date, and achieved record engagement with younger audiences, particularly women under 35. He is working on a multi-year investigation into missing American journalist Austin Tice, which has already uncovered two significant new developments in his case.

In the film landscape, Josh is also a BAFTA-winning film director. He recently teamed up with Louis Theroux, who returned to filmmaking after taking a break to make “Louis Theroux - The Settelers”. It has received widespread critical acclaim and garnered global attention.

Josh’s accolades include a BAFTA win and three Emmy nominations. He has been recognised as Journalist of the Year and received the Edward R. Murrow Award. His “pioneering” audio series was the first to win the Rose d'Or twice. Further cementing his status as one of the industry's “leading storytellers”.

The work often requires Josh to manage high-stakes projects, whether in terms of reputation or physical risks. He has years of experience guiding a project through the legal, editorial, safety and political challenges at a critical risk level. Josh has built and run teams of up to 20 people and managed productions across multiple time zones, requiring specialist needs. He also has a track record of creating partnerships and work for adaptation. His work is often built with a broader strategy, geared towards multi-platform storytelling, where one story provides content to multiple mediums, frequently catering to feeding the breadth of an organisation's output.

Outside of his journalistic career, he received a congressional commendation from the US government for coordinating multiple life-saving extractions of civilians, including children, from Afghanistan. His storytelling and humanitarian work have been recognised globally.

His work has taken him to many of the world's conflict spots. He is a certified Medic for Remote Areas.