Talking Science With the Media

Find out more about how the media operate and what they look for in a good science story in this Australian Science Communicators event. 

Brisbane-based journalists from TV, radio, print and online will join host, Jenni Metcalfe to explore the ins and outs of the media landscape in 2025.

You will learn how you can work with researchers to get a story out that appeals to the media and their audiences, while remaining true to the science. There will also be opportunities for the audience to ask our media panel questions.

Join the Queensland Australian Science Communicators (ASC) branch in person or online on Thursday May 15 at 6pm.

The Speakers

Host: 

Dr Jenni Metcalfe is a former ASC President, PCST Network President and is Director of Econnect Communication. She developed media skills workshops tailored for scientists with her colleague Toss Gascoigne when both were working at CSIRO in 1992. Over the past 30 years, Econnect has run many hundreds of media and other communication skills workshops across Australia and internationally. 

Panel members:

Jenni will be joined by: 

• Laura Dymock, a TV journalist and newsreader from Channel 7
• Natalie Bochenski, a radio and print media journalist with many years’ experience, most recently with 4BC radio
• Felicity Caldwell, a journalist with the Brisbane Times 

Location:

Online via zoom

In person at Gibson room, QUT Gardens Point, Z block – Level 10, Brisbane, QLD 4000. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xMLgwCeKSwUr8Nwj7 

Who should attend?

This free event is open to all those interested in communicating science, particularly with the media. Communication and marketing professionals, researchers, science communicators, and all those with an interest in science communication are encouraged to attend. 

Agenda:

6pm event start - please be on time so our Zoom attendees aren’t left hanging

Panel discussion

6.45 pm - Questions from the audience

7pm - in person attendees proceed to networking and refreshments

/Questions?

Please contact jo.savill@asc.asn.au or office@asc.asn.au with any questions.

About the Australian Science Communicators (ASC)

The Australian Science Communicators is the peak body for science communicators and science journalists in Australia. Established in 1994, the Australian Science Communicators has grown to a national network of more than 1650 subscribers and 450 financial members working in science and technology communication, including science journalists and writers, public information officers for academic and research organisations, scientists, museum professionals, science educators, science film-makers, and many other diverse professions united by the common theme of making science accessible. We are a not-for-profit organisation.

Learn more and register to become a member: https://www.asc.asn.au/about/ 

The South East Queensland ASC branch aims to create a social and thought-provoking experience by organising get-togethers, professional development workshops, and fun and interesting science and communication events for local ASC members.

We invite knowledgeable and relevant professionals to speak on current issues relating to science communication at our get-togethers and events.