Media Training

This media and communications workshop is designed to ensure that the next time you address a rolling camera, an audience or an interview panel, you’re fully equipped to get your message across. This interactive session covers a range of tips, techniques and broadcast skills including: developing and boosting your messages, tackling nervousness, communicating academic research to a wider audience, building confidence and presence and dealing with hostile or curveball questions.

We’ll break down some interview examples and look at the broadcast media environment, exploring different settings and how prepare for each one. We will run a recorded mock interview so you have a chance to put some of those skills into practice. Whether addressing a live audience or TV show, a podcast, panel or video blog, by the end of the session, you will have the confidence and skills to present your academic expertise.

An award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, Rachel Shabi works with a variety of clients including universities, international NGOs, think tanks and other organisations to develop and enhance communications skills.