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The Office of Communications and Public Affairs will host media training sessions to help University faculty and staff handle interviews and other media appearances.

There will be two sessions available, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - noon or Jan. 19, 1 - 3 p.m. Each session will be open to 12 people. If you can't make it to either session, please contact us about setting up a separate one-on-one meeting. There will also be additional sessions available in June.

WHAT THE TRAINING INCLUDES:

• Hands on training for all types of media (T.V., print, radio, virtual)
• Mock interviews with media experts
• Immediate feedback and tips to improve
• A recording of your mock interview
• UMB Media Training Handbook

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to effectively prepare for an interview
• How to present yourself on camera
• How your interview will be used by the media
• How to be in control of an interview from start to finish
• How to convey your whole message in one sound bite

WHY TALK TO MEDIA?

• Positions UMB as an anchor institution and leader in the community
• Creates brand awareness on a larger scale
• Raises your personal profile as an expert or commentator in your field
• Generates additional sources of funding from donors
• Strengthens relationships with media for future coverage

Learn More and Register Here