Media Training for Researchers

In any successful research career, it’s par for the course to have to engage with the media; be that print journalism, radio or television. It’s a daunting prospect; not knowing what they’ll ask you and wanting your work to be shone in the best possible light.

I’ve spent eight years as an academic researcher in materials science at Oxford and UCL, and almost as long as a science writer, podcaster and journalist.

This means I have the benefit of seeing both sides of science communication in the media, and am in the position to be able to guide you through every step of the process.

In this three-part training series, I will give you the skills you need to engage confidently with the media, to communicate your work with impact. We’ll cover how to tailor your message to different audiences, how to find the story in your work, and I’ll give you the inside scoop on what journalists really want.

There’s no prior experience of interacting with the media required – this training is for everyone from folks who are just curious about the media to those whose work is regularly featured.

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Testimonials

I’m delighted to have worked with Anna to deliver storytelling, presentation and media skills training at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML). She is an excellent trainer and communicator. While planning the sessions with her, she was very accommodating and helpful, talking through different options to match our needs. The sessions were engaging, insightful and inspiring and I received a lot of positive feedback from the other attendees. I would definitely recommend Anna and I hope to work with her again.
- Jennifer Lockett, Head of Integrated Research, Impact & Support Services at Plymouth Marine Laboratory