Does just the thought of calling a journalist make you sweat? And what about actually doing the interview? What will you say and how will you prepare for difficult questions?
Rest assured that journalists are actively seeking stories and actually welcome your ideas. But, they are being pitched stories from all sides. With careful planning your story idea will grab a journalist’s attention. By attending this training, you will learn:
- Themes that make good media stories
- How to handle a media request step-by-step
- Top tips for doing interviews, including pre-negotiating and responding to tough questions
- Examples and more examples
Full details and registration: http://www.volunteerottawa.ca/cgi/page.cgi/_evtcal.html?evt=60