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Strategic Communications and Marketing offers media training to assist faculty members, researchers, administrators and other university personnel in working effectively with the news media, from handling information requests to conducting interviews.
About the Training
Our are media relations experts can teach you the essentials to achieving a good outcome when working with the news media. They’re available for one-on-one media coaching with individuals who are contacted or expect to be contacted by major news outlets.
Media training will cover:
- How the media works and what makes the news.
- How to respond to media inquiries and interview tips.
- How to craft key messages and communicate them effectively.
- Typical reporter traps and how to avoid them.
- Key differences to print, radio and TV interviews.
- Steps to take after the interview.
To schedule a media training consultation, email mediarelations@illinois.edu.
The Chief Communications Officer within each college, school or unit also may be able to prepare faculty members or researchers for media interviews.
Please note: The Associate Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing is the primary spokesperson for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Any inquiries regarding issues at the university administration level should be immediately forwarded to StratCom at 217-333-5010 or stratcom@illinois.edu.