Understanding the media: A starter guide for scientists
This free, one-hour course covered the basics scientists need to know about media engagement.
Media Training
You know the science, but conveying it effectively to a print, radio, or television journalist — and ultimately to that journalist’s audience — takes training and practice. SciLine’s team of scientist-communicators and veteran reporters can help you gain the skills and the confidence to make your expertise more accessible and your experience more enjoyable.
What Media Trainings Offer Scientists
Experienced communicators from SciLine facilitate skills-focused, interactive sessions about working with the media.
Hands-on exercises and breakout groups provide opportunities to practice media-engagement strategies.
Participants get instant feedback and suggestions from those with direct knowledge of reporters’ needs and expectations.
Small-group sessions allow you to build relationships with other scientists who share your interest in media engagement.
Experienced communicators from SciLine facilitate skills-focused, interactive sessions about working with the media.
Hands-on exercises and breakout groups provide opportunities to practice media-engagement strategies.
Participants get instant feedback and suggestions from those with direct knowledge of reporters’ needs and expectations.
Small-group sessions allow you to build relationships with other scientists who share your interest in media engagement.
