Media communications for public health professionals
Date: Feburary 23, 2022
In this virtual two-part media advocacy training for staff, students, and emerging public health leaders of the Center for Public Health Practice and Leadership and the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at UC Berkeley, BMSG staff provided an introduction to media advocacy and strategic communication so participants can communicate effectively about public health issues and work with the media. The training included tools to prepare for a media interview, including an overview of working with reporters, and a series of hands-on exercises to practice interviewing skills and receive feedback.