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Tulane University

Section: Community

A limited number of seats are still available….

Tulane University

School of Continuing Studies

is pleased to present a free professional development seminar

News Media Interview Skills ~ Proven Methods You Need to Know

Friday, November 14, 2008

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Scope

This seminar presents time-tested tactics and techniques on how to deliver your message clearly and concisely with both print and electronic media reporters. This concise, fast-paced seminar also will help you pinpoint your personal communication strengths and weaknesses, while giving you a roadmap to self-improvement for any public speaking setting.

Who Should Attend

The News Media Interview Skills seminar is designed for senior and mid-level executives in the business community, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Sample Topics

Anatomy of an interview: understanding the process.

How to prepare: crucial tips and techniques.

Remove the intimidation factor and project a confident, informed image.

Language: say more with fewer words.

Nonverbal communication: demeanor and attire.

Grace under pressure: handling “trap” questions and staying on topic.

Speaker

Paul A. Greenberg, MA, is the director of the Journalism and Media Arts Program for the School of Continuing Studies - Tulane University. Also an active professional journalist, his work regularly appears in numerous regional and national print publications and online sources. These include the Times-Picayune, People Magazine, MONSTER.COM and America Online. In addition, he has worked in the private sector as a media-relations consultant, which includes coaching executives in interview skills development and public speaking.

Mr. Greenberg is the recipient of numerous professional awards. Among these are the International Association of Business Communicators’ excellence prize, Fellow of Loyola University’s (New Orleans) Institute of Politics, and a Faculty Fellow of the School of Continuing Studies - Tulane University.

Location

School of Continuing Studies – Tulane University’s Elmwood Campus, 800 E. Commerce Rd., Suite 100, Harahan, LA 70123; (504) 865-5333.

Seat Reservations

Seating is limited for this free seminar. Reservations should be made to Paul Forbes by email: pdi@tulane.edu. Confirmation and driving directions are by return email. Sign-in opens at 9:30am and the seminar begins promptly at 10:00am.

Community Outreach

The School of Continuing Studies presents this seminar at no cost as a community service to promote continuing education and to help strengthen the local economy through knowledge exchange and executive networking.

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Go to www.scs.tulane.edu to learn more about the School of Continuing Studies’ educational offerings and degree options.

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