What does a journalist expect from me? How do I formulate my message? How can I prepare myself for an interview? Do I have the right to read the article before it is published?
When dealing with journalists certain special rules apply. If you are familiar with these rules, it will be easier to obtain a public hearing.
For this reason, the SNSF offers special media training courses for scientists. The two-day practice-orientated course block – under the direction of journalists and communication professionals – offers lots of opportunity to gain experience in front of the camera. The course is primarily aimed at researchers who are supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation or by the Swiss Federal Innovation Promotion Agency CTI, however, it is also open to other advanced-career scientists.
The courses are offered in German and are provided by the Swiss School of Journalism MAZ www.maz.ch
The courses in German take place in Luzern at the MAZ:
- May, 7th - 8th 2010
- October 8th - 9th 2010
Online-Registration MAZ
The courses in French take place in Lausanne at the Maison de la communication:
- June, 11th-12th, 2010
- September, 10th – 11th, 2010
Online registration: www.media-training.ch