Rich Preston

About

Anchor on the BBC's domestic and international news channels. Host of BBC Topline on US breakfast radio. Often appear on other major global news organisations about developing international news stories, including American NPR stations, Australia’s ABC, and New Zealand’s RNZ.Worked across Europe and above the Arctic Circle, covering stories as diverse as the Scottish IndyRef and the UK Brexit vote to the Charlie Hebdo and Bataclan attacks, to arts and culture pieces. Extensive reporting of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly its early days and global spread. Covered the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of King Charles for the BBC's international audiences.Hold an MA in Intelligence and International Security from the Department of War Studies at King's College London with a focus on intelligence, national security, counterterrorism, extremism, and foreign policy, Member of Chatham House and the Royal United Services Institute. Regular conference host and event moderator. A BBC Media Action trainer who's delivered media training to journalists in Africa. Active in mentoring new and young journalists through a variety of schemes, including the BBC Global Women in News scheme and the Black Ballad journalism mentoring programme. Senior Fellow for the John Schofield Trust. Hostile environment trained. Riot trained. Qualified advanced off-road driver. Sit on the BBC Sustainability Forum for News and World Service. Hold US I-Visa (journalist visa). Former police officer. Volunteer first responder for London Ambulance Service via GoodSAM. Holds a professional certification in canine first aid. Blue Peter badge winner. Represented by Northbank Talent Management: info@northbanktalent.com.