Managing the Media

Very few people are born natural media performers – most of us need some help.

Whether participants have interview experience or are new to the media, our training will equip them with the skills, techniques and confidence to deal with interviews proficiently.
They’ll become better media talent by learning:
  • what sparks journalists’ interest
  • how to approach every interview strategically
  • techniques for packaging messages in a pithy, succinct way
  • the power of compelling, visual language and tangible examples
  • ways to translate complex subject matter
  • the perils of negative language
  • how to handle difficult or left-field questions with integrity and grace
  • the different techniques needed for different media
  • dos and don’ts when dealing with journalists
Communication Training

Each participant will then take that knowledge and put it into practice in filmed interview role plays designed specifically to mirror real life and build their confidence and skillset.

Candid, constructive feedback will be provided by both the trainer and the journalist conducting the interviews.

They’ll walk away with a copy of their interviews and a comprehensive workbook to guide them through all future media interactions.

Each participant will then take that knowledge and put it into practice in filmed interview role plays designed specifically to mirror real life and build their confidence and skillset.

Candid, constructive feedback will be provided by both the trainer and the journalist conducting the interviews.

They’ll walk away with a copy of their interviews and a comprehensive workbook to guide them through all future media interactions.

What Our Clients are Saying

Best media training in my 25-year career. I wish I had this knowledge years ago. Very relevant and useable 10/10.

Lee Burdett NSW DPI Fisheries

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They’ve likely undergone previous media training but need a refresher and want to take their skillset to the next level.

This workshop is ideal for executives and can be conducted one-on-one.

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Media Essentials

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It enables them see the world through journalists’ eyes so they’re better equipped to help and provide useful material to those within their organisation who deal directly with the media.

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This workshop focuses exclusively on how to handle those questions with integrity and grace.

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We’ll help you achieve cut-through with checklists and techniques for crafting the right messages, for the right audiences, delivered in the right way.

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It covers every aspect of crafting media releases so that they have cut-through with journalists.

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