With over 20 years at ITV News, Geraint Vincent specializes in complex international stories intersecting politics, military strategy, and environmental policy. His reporting combines frontline access with historical context, particularly in conflict zones and geopolitical hotspots.
"Vincent’s Afghanistan reports redefined how British audiences understand modern warfare" - 2024 BAFTA Judges’ Citation
We’ve followed Geraint Vincent’s journalism career for over two decades, observing his evolution from regional reporter to ITV News’ trusted correspondent covering complex international stories. His work consistently bridges geopolitical analysis with human-centered narratives, making him a vital voice in UK broadcast journalism.
Vincent’s career trajectory demonstrates a journalist committed to mastering multiple layers of storytelling:
Vincent’s March 2025 analysis piece dissected the geopolitical chess game surrounding Greenland through multiple lenses: - Conducted exclusive interviews with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic officials - Revealed previously unreported details about US military infrastructure plans - Contextualized current tensions within Greenland’s colonial history and climate change impacts The article’s lasting impact lies in its balanced portrayal of Greenland’s precarious position between superpower interests and self-determination aspirations.
This September 2024 investigation combined undercover footage with economic analysis to expose: - The industrial-scale breeding of lions for canned hunting operations - Governmental loopholes enabling trophy exportation despite conservation claims - International demand drivers from Western tourists and Asian traditional medicine markets Vincent’s documentary approach humanized both conservationists and industry workers while maintaining rigorous criticism of ecological impacts.
Vincent’s 2024 return to Afghanistan marked his third embed with UK forces, featuring: - Rare interviews with SAS operatives conducting counterterrorism operations - Analysis of Taliban territorial gains since Western withdrawal - Humanitarian angles focusing on women’s education initiatives under threat This work exemplifies his ability to maintain military access while challenging official narratives through grassroots reporting.
Vincent increasingly focuses on how climate change reshapes international relations. A successful pitch might examine NATO’s Arctic security strategies through melting ice cap impacts, combining military and ecological expertise. His Greenland coverage demonstrates appetite for multi-disciplinary approaches to traditional political stories.
With his embedded reporting history, Vincent seeks stories examining the moral complexities of contemporary conflict. Recent interest in AI targeting systems and civilian casualty reduction strategies suggests opportunities to pitch tech developers working on ethical warfare solutions.
His lion farming exposé reveals interest in systems-level environmental reporting. Effective pitches should connect wildlife protection to global trade networks, perhaps examining how EU subsidies affect African poaching rates or blockchain applications in endangered species tracking.
Vincent’s election coverage as ‘Campaign Wives Correspondent’ showed fascination with non-traditional political actors. Pitches could explore how immigrant communities shape UK foreign policy through remittances or cultural exchanges.
His graduate history training surfaces in pieces comparing modern crises to colonial-era decisions. A compelling pitch might examine how 19th-century British naval strategies inform current Arctic shipping disputes, requiring access to both historians and active-duty officers.
