Faculty Media Training

Faculty Media Training

These interactive programs, run by the office of External Affairs, are designed to help you understand the editorial process and promote your research in articles, op-eds, and social media.

Facilitator:

Joanna Weiss, Director of Media Training and Strategic Initiatives

Joanna is a veteran journalist, Politico and WBUR contributor, and former Boston Globe columnist whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Slate, The Economist, and more.

 

Spring 2025 Workshops

Media 101

This hands-on workshop breaks down the making of a news story, empowers you to share your expertise with the press, and gives you the tools to describe your research to a non-academic audience.

In-Person Sessions (Register for One):

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 10:30am-12:00pm ET in TBD
  • Monday, January 27, 2025 from 1:00-2:30pm ET in TBD
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:00-3:30pm ET in TBD

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Virtual Session*:

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm ET

*Preference for the virtual Media 101 workshop will be given to faculty on the global campuses.

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Op-Ed Workshop

This is a four-part, in-person, small-group workshop where you’ll analyze the components of an op-ed and develop a written piece that is ready to pitch to a major media outlet.

Sessions (Register for One):

Thursdays from January 16, 2025 to February 6, 2025 from 1:00-2:30pm ET

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Wednesdays from January 29, 2025 to February 26, 2025 (No meeting Wednesday, February 19, 2025) from 2:00-3:30pm ET

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Wednesdays from June 4, 2025 to June 25, 2025 from 2:00-3:30pm ET

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Broadcast/Social Media Workshop

This in-person, hands-on workshop will teach you tips and tricks for talking on TV, radio, and podcasts, and the workshop will help you maximize your social media presence. All sessions will be held in the External Affairs Office, 716 Columbus Ave., 5th Floor.

Sessions (Register for One):

  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 1:00-2:30pm ET
  • Monday, March 17, 2025 from 2:00-3:30pm ET
  • Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 1:00-2:30pm ET

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Media 102

This workshop will help you continue your media preparation with hands-on practice. You’ll review the elements of a story, develop talking points, and conduct mock interviews with Northeastern journalists. Completing Media 101 is recommended prior to participating in Media 102.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 2:00-4:00pm ET in TBD

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