Media & Presentation Training

Master media interviews & other content contributions with our expert journalist trainers

AN interview isn’t just another conversatioN. EVERY WORD MATTERS.”

damon embling, lead trainer

Giving an interview can be daunting. How do you land your message? How do you handle tough questions under pressure?

Our hands-on media training workshops, led by experienced journalists, help spokespeople build the skills and confidence they need to connect with news outlets and content creators.

Whether you’re completely new to interviews or looking to sharpen existing skills, every session is tailored to individual needs and the specific media and platforms being targeted.

We can prepare you for both proactive and reactive opportunities – from planned announcements and profile pieces to high-pressure, fast-moving situations, including crisis communications.

You’ll learn how to stay on message, protect your reputation and respond with clarity when it matters most.

The skills we teach go far beyond traditional media. They transfer seamlessly to corporate video, social media content, podcasts and presentations.

We also support speakers to excel on panels at events and conferences and train moderators to lead engaging and authentic conversations.

      Overview

FULL & HALF-DAY PRIVATE WORKSHOPS

1-2-1 & GROUP TRAINING

IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL

Who is Media Training for?

Top Executives

High-level company and organisation representatives, including CEOs, board members and senior managers.

Public Figures

Council, government and other public service spokespeople, politicians, charity representatives.

Experts & Commentators

Project managers, subject specialists, researchers, academics and industry voices.

What will I learn?

Our bespoke media training workshops are designed to help you perform at your best in interviews and other content opportunities.

You’ll learn how to prepare effectively, craft clear key messages and respond with confidence to even the toughest questions. We also cover essential techniques in body language and on-camera presence.

This is hands-on training. Participants take part in realistic, tailored interview simulations across a choice of formats, including TV/video, radio, print and digital.

All interviews are recorded, with instant playback and expert feedback to sharpen your performance in real time. You’ll also receive copies for ongoing review and development.

Get in touch today to request a media training information pack and pricing.

What makes journalists and content-makers tick

Interview planning and preparation

Key message formulation and communication

Anticipating and handling tricky questions, keeping calm under pressure

Body language

Presentation techniques

How to stay confident, credible and in control

We get lots of great feedback and we’ve already got a waiting list of people to do the training again next year.

Melissa Gerbaldi, Media Relations Manager, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)

MODERATION MASTERCLASS

Great panel discussions at conferences and events don’t run themselves. They’re led.

Our moderator training gives you the confidence to steer conversations, energise speakers and keep audiences hooked from start to finish.

Learn how to ask sharper questions, shape stronger narratives and turn any panel into a standout moment.

Handle dominant voices without friction, draw out quieter contributors and manage unexpected turns with ease.

You’ll master the techniques that separate average moderators from exceptional ones.

START YOUR MEDIA TRAINING JOURNEY TODAY.

Headline Media UK specialises in spokesperson media training, video production and communications consultancy.