Learn how to deliver your message with confidence

Whether you're facing your first media interview or preparing for a national broadcast appearance, when the mic goes live and the lights turn on, you need to be prepared if you want to stay composed and on message.    

Learn the techniques journalists use, how to prepare effectively, and deliver your message clearly, even if you’re faced with challenging questions. Available as a live, hands-on course or self-paced format to suit your schedule

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What you’ll learn:

  • How media interviews really work across print, radio, TV and podcasts, so you know what to expect at every step.

  • Techniques to develop clear, memorable talking points that keep you on-message throughout any interview.

  • How to prepare for difficult or unexpected questions without losing your composure.

  • What journalists are really looking for and how to get ahead of tough questions before they’re asked.

  • Practical tips for body language, tone, and delivery across different media formats

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Who is this course for? 

This course is for professionals who need to represent their organisation or share their campaign in the media with confidence and clarity.

Past course participants include business owners, nonprofit leaders, charity spokespeople, PR professionals, communications teams, executives, and anyone preparing to step into the media spotlight.

If you want to handle interviews with professionalism and confidence, this is the course for you, whatever your industry.

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What to expect

This is a live, hands-on course including mock interview exercises to give you real-world practice in a safe environment, so you leave the course feeling prepared and confident.

Course length: 3 hours

Delivery: Live online, live in person or self-paced formats available. 

Level: Beginner

Choose Your Media Interview Skills Format

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    Live Online

    Duration : 1 x 3-hour session

    Delivery: Live tutoring on Zoom 

    Cost: €650 plus VAT

    Best for: Live feedback and accountability

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  • Two people sitting at a table, viewed from behind through a glass, with a woman in the foreground and a man in the background, in an indoor setting.

    Live In-Person

    Duration: 1 x 3-hour session

    Delivery: In a Dublin location

    Cost: €950 plus VAT

    Best for: Personalised practice and feedback

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  • A workspace with a laptop, open notebook with a pen, a mug, a glass jar with flowers, and a small jar with a dark lid on a wooden desk near a window.

    Self-Paced

    Duration: Self-paced over 2 hours

    Delivery: Pre-recorded modules and assignments

    Cost: €450 plus VAT

    Best for: Flexible schedules 

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Why Media Interview Skills?

Led by Aileen O'Meara, award-winning former RTÉ journalist with over three decades of broadcast experience, this course gives you insider knowledge from someone who's been on both sides of the interview. You'll learn practical techniques you can use immediately to communicate with clarity and confidence.

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Get in touch to book your live session or click enrol now to get instant access to the self-paced course. 

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