Ros Atkins is a BBC News presenter and Analysis Editor, know for his video explainer format which has become a global phenomenon with vast audiences on social media and on the BBC's digital, TV and radio channels.... Read more
Ros Atkins is a BBC News presenter and Analysis Editor, know for his video explainer format which has become a global phenomenon with vast audiences on social media and on the BBC’s digital, TV and radio channels.
He was the creator and presenter of Outside Source which simulcast in primetime on BBC News Channel in the UK and on BBC World News as well as the highly in demand Ros Atkins on… videos which often are shared across social media for their unique ability to dissect recent stories and place in context of recent events. Ros has anchored coverage for many of the biggest global stories including Brexit, COVID19, the war in Ukraine and multiple US and European elections and has reported from all over the world. Ros also co-presents The Media Show on BBC Radio 4 and in 2024 launched his podcast Communicating with Ros Atkins where he interviews the likes of Rob Brydon, Tina Brown and Martin Lewis on how they communicate with their audiences.
His book The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence was released in September 2023 where it lauded by critics and fans. Ros takes his readers through his 10 rules developed and polished throughout his career as a journalists to help them get complex information clearly.
Ros is the founder of the 50:50 Project. He started it in the BBC newsroom in 2017 to support diverse representation in the BBC’s journalism. 50:50 now works across all BBC content and the organisation has talked of how it’s ‘unleashed a surge of creativity and innovation’ and delivered a ‘transformation’ that is ‘long-term and sustainable’. Outside the BBC, 50:50 has grown into a global initiative with over 130 organisations in over 30 countries taking part from a variety of sectors. London Business School and Harvard Kennedy School have produced two studies looking at how Ros started the project and how he passed on the leadership of it.
In early 2022, Ros sprung a surprise by revisiting his days as a DJ with a drum and bass mix for BBC Radio 6 Music. The mix went viral and led to widespread press coverage as did his 2024 set at Glastonbury Festival. He has also sat in for Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2.
Ros has made a number of documentaries including one that examined the relationship between tourist and host in Cornwall, Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas, the three places he spent his childhood. He also made an acclaimed and unusual podcast with legendary US anchor Keith Olbermann and his wife Sara. Texting Keith Olbermann is still available via BBC Sounds.
He is the author of The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence (2023), in which he distils ten practical rules for explaining complex information clearly — drawn from his work at the heart of global news.
Ros Atkins is in demand internationally as a speaker on global affairs, journalism, media, innovation, creativity and cultural change.
You can book Ros Atkins through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ros 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ros Atkins's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ros tailored to your event.
Ros Atkins speaks on Change, Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Geopolitics, Global Trends. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ros to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ros Atkins for events worldwide, subject to Ros 's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ros Atkins is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ros can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ros Atkins on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ros can offer.
Ros Atkins delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ros Atkins's areas of expertise include Change, Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Geopolitics, Global Trends. To get a clear sense of Ros 's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ros Atkins can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Communication, Facilitators & Moderators, Geopolitics, Global Trends is relevant. Details of Ros 's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ros Atkins is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ros Atkins, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ros 's current availability for your dates.