Stephen Kent is a communications and public relations professional living in the Washington D.C. area. He currently serves as Director of Operations for Echelon Insights, a polling and research firm in Alexandria, VA. Previously, he worked for many years as PR Director for Young Voices, a libertarian non-profit focused on getting young people into the media and helping them to build long lasting careers as public figures.
Stephen is a media trainer and booking consultant who has worked on talent placement with every major network from CNN, MSNBC and Fox News to local networks in over 25 U.S. cities.
As a podcaster and content creator, Stephen has helped with the development and launching of 15+ podcasts and assisted clients in both the private and public sector build their personal brands and audience.
“Stephen is a true talent in the media world and has done more to amplify the voices of young political commentators on the airwaves
than anyone else I am aware of.”
“Stephen helped me tremendously with my interviewing abilities by working 1 on 1 with me to ensure I can be as proficient as possible. He has been such an encouraging and helpful voice in my professional life.”
What I’ve done
50+ media appearances including Fox Business, WUSA channel 9, Fox 5 DC, Newsy, The Glenn Beck Program, Spectrum News and more.
Quoted in the Daily Beast, Vox, Washington Examiner and The American Conservative magazine on politics and news.
Booked more than 600 media appearances for clients between 2017-2020
Signed author with Center Street for “How The Force Can Fix The World” (October 26, 2021)
Show Host, Right Now on the Rightly network
Podcaster best known for the Beltway Banthas: Star Wars & politics podcast. Boasting more than 150 episodes averaging 1,100 downloads per episode.
Has hosted and helped to launch a total of 3-podcasts and consulted on the creation of multiple other programs.
Frequent speaker & panelist on the Comic Con circuit to tackle politics in pop culture