Get Science Media Savvy - AusSMC media training (Fri 9th May)

Are you interested in how the media works? Do you get frustrated by what you read and see in the news? Do you want to help journalists report your subject better? If so, this is the event for you.

The Science Media Savvy workshop is designed to increase your confidence and give you the knowledge and media skills to help you engage more effectively with the wider public through the media.

This online session will be delivered via Zoom.

You will learn what makes a story, what drives the news agenda and what they need from you. You will also learn some practical techniques to improve communication, avoid jargon and tailor your message to your audience.

We will also provide top tips on planning and preparing for media interviews, and on lessons on developing a story that can be applied to improving stakeholder engagement, funding applications, public talks and outreach.

Presenter: Dr Joe Milton, Senior Media Officer at the Australian Science Media Centre

What people say about the online sessions:

"Completely changed my perspective on science communication. For the better."

"It gave me a great insight into a world that I really didn't know very much about, and has certainly changed some of the ways that I think about communicating my research."

"I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who ever wants to communicate their work effectively."

"I found myself using the techniques I learned in the workshop to explain what I did to my extended family in-laws over Zoom earlier today - and I think the explanation I gave was much more interesting and accessible than it would have been before the workshop!"

"Joe was a wonderful teacher. He explained concepts in a clear and concise manner."

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