How to become an expert media performer- A training course with Jack Murray

31 Jan 2012 , Harold's Cross Education Centre, in the grounds of the Hospice, Dublin 6w , 10.00 - 16.00

Introduction

How to become an expert media performer- A training course with Jack Murray

This course can also be offered on a tailored in-company basis. 

Date: January 2012          Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Harold's Cross Education Centre, in the grounds of Our Lady's Hospice

Course Profile: 1 day masterclass designed specifically to improve your interview skills.

Course Content:This specially-designed course will cover all the aspects of how to perform in a live interview situation, including:

• On-camera interviews.

• How to pitch your message right.

• What to say and what not to say

• How to answer difficult questions

• How to deliver a memorable performance.

• What to wear on TV.

• The secret of great sound bites.

Testimonials from previous attendees

"No matter whether you are a new comer to media or experienced - you will get something from this course"

Nicole Matthews, The Alzheimer Society

"This is an excellent course for anyone considering facing the media."

hilip McCabe, Citizens Information Bureau

"Clear, concise and relevant media training."

Rory O'Donnell Irish Pharmacy Union

"An excellent practical course which puts real life experiences directly into practice." 

Carl Blake, Skillnets

"This course has given me a good framwork for dealing with interviews and the confidence to use it."

Richard Stables, Headway

"This course brought out strengths in me I didn't know I had."

Harry O'Connor, European Parliament.

Course Fee

• Course Fee just €195. 

Programme

This specially-designed course will cover all the aspects of how to perform in a live interview situation, including:

• On-camera interviews.
• How to pitch your message right.
• What to say and what not to say.
• How to answer difficult questions.
• How to tell a great story on camera.
  
• How to deliver a memorable performance.
• What to wear on TV.
• The secret of great sound bites. 

Trainers

Jack Murray
Managing Director
Mediacontact.ie

Jack Murray is one of Ireland’s leading communications experts. He is the Managing Director of Mediacontact.ie, publisher of the Irish Media Contacts Directory, and of the public relations firm JMedia. Jack has over 12 years experience in marketing, journalism, and media relations. A former spokesperson for Irish political party the Progressive Democrats (1999 to 2002), Murray also worked as a government advisor.

He formed the public relations consultancy Jmedia (www.jmedia.ie) in 2003 to specialise in media relations, media training and public affairs. JMedia lists many well-known clients. In 2005 JMedia won the Public Relations Institute of Ireland's award for Best Corporate Communications, for a campaign for Kingspan Century.

In 2006 he purchased the Irish Media Contacts Directory - the definitive Guide to the media in Ireland. Over the last two years he has moulded the Directory into Mediacontact.ie, a media publishing and jobs portal that acts as an information hub for media services in Ireland.

Jack holds a business degree from the University of Limerick and a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the Dublin Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and the Marketing Institute of Ireland. In January 2007 he was appointed to the Board of the National Cancer Screening Service for Ireland by Minister for Health Mary Harney.

 

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Price Information

• Training only: €195(Click below to book your place)

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made 21 days prior the course and an admin fee of €75 + VAT  will be  charged for all  cancellations, to be deducted from any refund  or  invoice. No  cancellations can be made within 20 days of the course  but  a  replacement delegate can be nominated. No delegate is permitted  to  attend without prior payment being made. Bookings are not confirmed  until payment is received.

Partners

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For commercial opportunities at this course please email gaye@mediacontact.ie

Venue

Contact Us

Contact Mediacontact.ie:

Mediacontact.ie
8 Greenmount House
Greenmount Office Park
Harold's Cross Road
Dublin 6W
Tel: (01) 473 2050
Fax: (01) 473 2049
E-mail: info@mediacontact.ie

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