Media Training: Engaging Communications for Academics
20 February 09:30 to 17:30
Colin Matthews Room, Radcliffe Humanities, Oxford OX2 6GG
Claire Bolderson and Caroline Finnigan
A day long workshop on media engagement with two experienced former BBC journalists, Claire Bolderson and Caroline Finnigan. They will guide you through the process of refining your academic work into a story that is accessible to a wider audience. How do you draw people in with hooks and angles? How do you tell your story without over simplifying it? Through the day, practical exercises and examples will be used to help you get the best results. There will be plenty of interaction with the Trainers and each other.
The workshop includes an exploration of social media and how best to use it to get greater exposure for you and your work. You will also learn how to perform effectively in a media interview. Tips will be given on preparation, appearance and delivery.
There will be an opportunity for five people to be interviewed on camera. If you would like to put yourself forward for interview please fill in the attached form (under document) and send it to training@humanities.ox.ac.uk by 12th February.
The on camera interviews will be played back and constructively critiqued.
Please bring a lap-top or a tablet for the written exercises - practising how to refine and pitch your story.
