How to become an expert media performer: a training course with Jack Murray

22 Jan 2013 , Education and Research Centre, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, 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: 22nd January 2013      Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Education and Research Centre, Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W 

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.

Cost:

Training Only  €295

With a Media Experts Listing - Special training rate:  €195

*An Experts Listing will get you listed in our new Media Experts Publication for 2013. Entitled ‘Galzacs Guide to Expert Sources’, it will feature over 600 of Ireland’s leading experts and thinkers in over 100 different disciplines. It will be a crucial source of expertise for journalists, reporters, editors, and researchers looking to find the experts and spokespersons for their stories.

It is the first time ever that every journalist in Ireland will have access to a comprehensive national compilation of experts. This 2013 edition will combine a new must-have print edition with a dynamic website and social media resource that will connect Ireland’s expert sources with the media. For more information on becoming a Media Expert please contact Gaye on 01-2541845 or email gaye@mediacontact.ie

The price includes:

• Lunch: a variety of sandwiches with crisps and tea/coffee.
• A tea/coffee break with a light snack
• Course notes and related course materials
  

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."

Philip 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.

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.

Trainers

Jack Murray
Managing Director
Mediacontact.ie (@mediaflash)

Jack Murray is one of Ireland’s leading communications experts. He is the Managing Director of Mediacontact.ie – Ireland’s leading media intelligence and training company. Jack has over 15 years experience in marketing, journalism, and media relations.

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

He founded the internationally renowned Media Future conference and developed MediaHQ.com, the online media directory, press releases distribution and story sharing service.

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Training Only €295

With a Media Experts Listing - Special training rate:  €195

*An Experts Listing will get you listed in our new Media Experts Publication for 2013. Entitled ‘Galzacs Guide to Expert Sources’, it will feature over 600 of Ireland’s leading experts and thinkers in over 100 different disciplines. It will be a crucial source of expertise for journalists, reporters, editors, and researchers looking to find the experts and spokespersons for their stories.

It is the first time ever that every journalist in Ireland will have access to a comprehensive national compilation of experts. This 2013 edition will combine a new must-have print edition with a dynamic website and social media resource that will connect Ireland’s expert sources with the media. For more information on becoming a Media Expert please contact Gaye on 01-2541845 or email gaye@mediacontact.ie

The price includes:

• Lunch: a variety of sandwiches with crisps and tea/coffee.
• A tea/coffee break with a light snack
• Course notes and related course materials

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

Get involved

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

Conference Brochure

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