Media Skills Training (On-Camera)

Are you someone representing an organisation? Does your role require you to appear on TV or Radio? This practical, on-camera training will help the participants to: 

• Understand how the media works; 

• Understand the differing challenges of print, radio and television;  

• Learn how to prepare for interviews;  

• Gain confidence in dealing with the media;  

• Develop and deliver corporate messages;  

• Bridge away from contentious and negative issues; 

• Understand speech patterns – hitting the right speed; 

• Understand how appearance, body language and demeanour matter; and  

• Maintain control in relationships with journalists.  

On Camera training is designed for Community Sector CEOs and senior executives in which media appearances are required as part of their role.  

  

About the trainer: 

Jim Maher is a communications professional with extensive experience in newspaper, radio and television journalism. He was also senior media adviser to the Treasurer of NSW for four years and subsequently headed a government communications unit. 

As a public affairs consultant for over two decades, Jim has provided a wide variety of clients in the public, corporate and non-profit sectors with advice on communications and media relations skills. 

 

Pricing  

*Prices are excluding GST.  

Member price	$470
Non-Member price	$705

ACTCOSS may be able to reduce or waive fees for consumer representatives, people experiencing disadvantage or small community organisations. Please contact ACTCOSS and we’ll do our best to offer support to participate.