Media Skills Course

If you have to speak to the press or present your organisation to the media, this media skills training course is for you.

  • Maximum 6 Delegates
  • Two Trainers per Course
  • Money Back Guarantee
Thanks again for the training, it has really paid dividends! I have since given a talk and felt so much more comfortable and was able to answer questions in a more confident manner.
Daniel Hunt Investigator Archaeology - RCAHMW

One-to-One Skills Training

If you would prefer One-to-One Media Skills Training, we offer a 2-hour online Zoom call format for yourself or your colleagues. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

This course helps you with

  • The Demands of Different Media

  • Face-to-Face Interviews

  • Being On Camera

  • Remote vs In-Person Interviews

  • Getting Your Message Across

  • Sharing Your Passion

  • How To Prepare

  • Difficult Questions

  • What To Ask Beforehand

  • Understanding Your Rights

Talk To Us About This Course

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+44 (0)20 7226 1877
Accredited CPD Course
If you have any questions about this CPD Accredited Course, you can talk with one of our lead trainers, who will be happy to discuss what training will offer you the most benefit.

Book this Media Skills Course

This course is only available as one-to-one skills training.

Please contact us to discuss further options.

If you want to book 4 or more people on to a single course, please contact us:

Location

London Training Rooms,
Suite 121
Business Design Centre,
52 Upper Street,
London, N1 0QH

How to find us

Running time

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Format

This course is available in Face-to-Face, Hybrid and Remote formats unless otherwise stated.

This course is available in Hybrid format only.

This course is available in Face-to-Face format only.

This is a Hybrid Course

All of our Hybrid courses can be attended either in-person or remotely. Your choice!

This stunning new ‘Hybrid’ technology makes Remote Learning feel like being there with everyone else in a supportive community!

Ideal for International Customers

Our Hybrid courses are the ideal choice for international customers who would like the quality of an intimate meeting and the convenience of remote learning.

Be confident to handle the media effectively

If you have to speak to the press or present your organisation to the media, this media skills course is for you.

It will equip you with the necessary skills and confidence to handle the media effectively, no matter what the situation.

You will be practising with live issues and real situations.

Media Skills Course - Media Interview
Mastering the Television Interview

If you are looking for In-House Media Skills Training for a group or teams, please see our


Course Benefits

This Media Skills Course is limited to 8 delegates ensuring personal attention to everyone on the course.

2 quality trainers per group means a total focus on you.

2 Trainers
per
6 Delegates
Communication skills courses

Media Skills Course

DAY ONE:

The demands of different media and getting your message across effectively

  • Types of Interviews
  • Remote Interviews
  • Being Prepared For The Media
  • Interview Formats
  • Media Practice
  • The Story
  • Your Message
  • Passion
  • Handling Nerves
  • Press Releases
  • Crisis Media Management
  • Personal Style

Types of Interviews

Face-to-face meeting or over the phone

Online

Television or radio

 

Remote Interviews

What is the difference between in-person and online interviews?

How can you compensate for not being in the room?

 

Being Prepared for the Media

How might the interview impact you?

And how is the interview to be used?

If it is edited to become part of a bigger story, in what context will you appear?

Interview Formats

Anticipate the demands of different interview formats

Understand their impact on your ability to perform well

Prepare for an interview

Media Practice

Practise an interview with a story outline that is provided in advance

Long, short, friendly and hostile versions

 

The Story

“I’m glad you asked me that…”

Getting your key messages across while avoiding being drawn into saying more than you intended

Your Message

“I’m coming to that…”

Delivering a succinct message under the pressure of the camera

Passion

Using conviction as part of your communication

Handling Nerves

Learn how to look and feel in control

Keep your cool

Press Releases

Structure and order the facts in a press release so that it gets noticed

Tailor it for different media

Crisis Media Management

Handle a negative story

Different tactics to adopt when deciding what position to take

Whether to give or decline interviews and issue statements

Personal Style

Identify your strengths and qualities

 

I thoroughly enjoyed my day at the Impact Factory and it most certainly was a valuable experience. I have come away with lots of ideas and useful hints and tips to implement. Naina was truly inspiring and a wonderful facilitator. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Becky Opel Vauxhall Finance

The Media Course was really great! I learned so many new techniques that’ll help with nerves and being more impactful and authoritative when I speak.

Chloe Jean Style Coach - Style Spruce

Thanks again for the training, it has really paid dividends! I have since given a talk and felt so much more comfortable and was able to answer questions in a more confident manner.

Daniel Hunt Investigator Archaeology - RCAHMW

CPD Accredited Course

All our Media Skills Courses are evaluated and accredited to ensure they are the highest quality, offering the best professional tuition possible.

This course is suitable for corporate and public sector Continuing Professional Development Plans and Portfolios.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme.

A total of 6 (SIX) hours CPD study will be completed for this course.

Ongoing Support Service

  • Email and telephone access to both of your trainers.
  • You will also have access to the Media Skills post-course web page, giving access to the extensive material and imagery including:
    • Handouts used during the course
    • New supportive material
    • Impact Factory PDF documents
    • Recommended reading and links to our favourite videos

Why Choose Impact Factory?

We provide a learning platform that is tailored to your professional growth, no matter your level of experience. Your training course will cover the topics in a fun and engaging way, delivering high-level concepts in a fresh, engaging way that is accessible to everyone.

Some of the reasons we believe in our ability to deliver you success:

  • 5 Star rating on Google, from professionals just like you.
  • 4.8/5 For Customer Experience and 4.9/5 For Our Product On Feefo, from verified individuals.
  • A diverse delivery team, each bringing a unique delivery method.
  • Frequently sold-out workshop sessions.
  • A wealth of case studies.
  • CPD Accredited Course
  • A track record of delivering value for organisations through the empowerment of their people.
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