BIOGRAPHY

Josh Baker is one of the UK's most awarded investigative journalists. He's broken a number of stories that have made headlines globally and even resulted in heads of state having to respond to his findings. He works across film, audio and the written word. As well as being a BAFTA winning film director, he is the creator behind the BBC’s two most-awarded and listened-to narrative podcast series, part of I’m Not A Monster.

He is Renowned for seamlessly blending world-class journalism with deeply compelling storytelling, Josh has an extraordinary ability to transport audiences into the heart of a story, guiding them on a relentless search for truth. His work doesn’t just inform—it
resonates, creating an emotional connection that lingers long after the final word.

Josh’s accolades include over 50 prestigious international awards or nominations, including 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.

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 is often built with a wider strategy in mind, geared towards multi-platform storytelling, where one story provides content to multiple mediums, often catering to feeding the breadth of an organisation's output.

His work has taken him to many of the world's conflict spots. He is a certified Medic for Remote Areas and has a lot experience and training in dealing with vulnerable contributors and managing safety in difficult environments.