Course Details

Mastering the media is crucial for anyone with a message or a product to pitch. If you are in advertising or PR, learn how to teach your clients to be effective on-air and give fantastic interviews. If you work in the non-profit sector or want to become a spokesperson or "news pundit," discover sure-fire techniques that won't have viewers changing the channel. This three-hour seminar will help you understand the world of journalists and teach you how best to get your information into their hands.

In this seminar you can expect to learn how to:

• Think like a reporter/news producer.
• Interact with the media and get journalists' attention.
• Hone your message and deliver it succinctly.
• Be confident and relaxed in any interview situation.
• Prepare and dress for on-air appearances.
• Use your voice effectively in radio interviews.
• Write press releases that journalists actually read.

Instructor Bio

Manoush Zomorodi's Courses

Manoush Zomorodi is a reporter, anchor, and host. Her stories air on Reuters Television and the BBC, and she presents many of mediabistro.com's on-demand videos. She also specializes in on-camera media training and has coached city officials, authors, and print journalists. Most recently she moderated the first Mediabistro Circus, a 2-day conference on new technology and the media.

Testimonials

Manoush manages to condense years of field experience into energetic and informative classes. -- Emile Menasche<, editor-in-chief, In Tune Monthly

"Manoush is amazing! Her class is so hands on and everybody gets the opportunity to walk away with two professional looking on-camera pieces for their reel. Manoush really took the time to look at everybody's work and provide individual feedback. I definitely recommend taking one of her classes, if not all of them." -- Alexandra Perakis

"Manoush laid out the principles of a successful interview in ways that allied fears and provided a working model I will rely on in years to come." -- Sharon Glassman

"Manoush is encouraging and frank. This is a powerful mix." -- Emily Alp

"Manoush is a refreshing and engaging instructor. She keeps your attention with her lively, witty presentation, yet she somehow manages to cover all the bases." -- Stan Reaves

"You could tell Manoush brought years of experience to the table. She did a great job of understanding everyone's purpose for being there and catering the course to individual needs." -- Kerry Snow