Center for Health Communication
The Center for Health Communication prepares public health leaders of all kinds to effectively communicate critical health information, influence policy decisions, counter misinformation, and increase the public’s trust in health expertise.
Engaging with the press: Vet journalist requests and get interview-ready
Engaging with members of the press is an essential part of science and health communication. In this media training module from the Center for Health Communication, center director and veteran science journalist Amanda Yarnell teaches you how to engage effectively with journalists about your science and policy findings. This 20-minute training, and its companion workbook, will help you
✅ understand the media landscape and what you need to know about journalists and journalism
✅ learn how to vet a journalist’s request
✅ prepare for—and ace—the interview