We know how vital it is to feel confident and well-prepared ahead of any media interview.

High-Rise Communications’ media training is trusted by organisations across the North and nationally, including large private sector businesses, local authorities, transport bodies, charities, healthcare organisations and more. 

We regularly deliver media training at our modern Huckletree offices in Ancoats, close to Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter and a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations. We can also offer media training at your HQ, or a location of your choice. 

We know that media training delegates learn mainly through practice rather than classroom sessions, so our training includes lots of realistic media scenarios including recorded radio, TV studio and outside broadcast exercises and playback.  

Our team includes former journalists who understand what the media will be looking for, how to come across with warmth and empathy and who will also give guidance on common mistakes to avoid.  

Media training logistics 

We always plan the media training day to suit your needs and the questions that might come up in your sector – including questions linked to the news agenda. 

Media training for up to six people can be delivered in a day’s session (9.30am-4.30pm with a short break for lunch). We can also train up to four people in an intensive half-day session (9.30am-1.30pm), but this training is more suitable for executives with some previous media experience. 

We provide recorded clips to delegates after the day for them to refer to in the future, with personalised feedback and reminders for next time. 

Media training tips 

We recently ran an audio event with our Managing Director Helen Furnivall and St. Ann’s Hospice’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Gemma Peers. Helen and Gemma discussed the value of media training, and gave some tips for spokespeople so they can prepare themselves for media interviews.  

Listen to our media training top tips conversation here. 

If you are thinking about media training call us on 0161 706 1618, email [email protected] or fill in our contact form here.