Broadcast Interview Training in Nottingham From an East Midlands Media Expert
Are you looking to make the most of media opportunities from BBC East Midlands Today, ITV News Central and BBC Radio Nottingham, as well as other broadcasters in the region?
You’ve come to the right place!
Our one-day media training course will help you overcome your fears and get your organisation’s message heard by broadcast media in Nottinghamshire and the rest of the region.
The course is delivered by a former BBC Radio Derby journalist and East Midlands-based media manager for a national charity.
We are confident that our tried-and-tested course will be one of the most useful training courses your staff can receive - and is one of the best value media training courses in the UK.
What does the course cover?
Our one day broadcast interview training course typically runs from 10am – 4pm and follows our tried-and-tested four-step structure.
We aim to build confidence in using media, rather than leaving people feeling more worried than when they arrived!
Our specialism is in regional and local television and radio, but the principles of good communication covered in the course can also be applied to national broadcast interviews.
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A chance to discuss your experiences and (understandable!) fears about broadcast interviews. We’ll also cover the different types of interview and how you should prepare differently.
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Our 10 top tips on preparing for an interview, including how to deal with questions you don’t know the answer to – or would rather not answer!
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Radio interview practice based around a real life media opportunity for your business, charity or local authority. We will work with you ahead of the training day to make it as relevant as possible. Each person is given individual feedback - in a supportive and constructive environment.
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TV interview practice building on what we've learnt from the radio interviews, along with some advice on how to approach TV opportunities.
How much does it cost?
We charge a fixed price per group of £796 + VAT for a one day course. The price is the same regardless of how many people are on the course - but we recommend a group of 3 - 5 people.
For a group of four, our price works out as £199 + VAT per delegate. We can tweak the course for smaller and larger groups, but we’ve found that 3 - 5 people creates the best learning environment.
Our price is considerably lower than many other broadcast interview training courses – many of whom charge several hundred pounds per person.
To keep our prices affordable we ask you to provide the venue, such as a meeting room - and we don’t provide lunch (although we will bring some snacks and allow time for a lunch break). We provide unedited recordings of the day’s interviews for free.
Where is the training held?
We come to you, wherever you are in Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Retford or anywhere elsewhere in Nottinghamshire.
We just need a room large enough for about six people. We’ll bring all the equipment required including lighting and professional recording equipment.
Our base is near Grantham and we don’t charge any travel expenses for training courses held anywhere in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire.
The course is led by me - Robbie Lane.
I’m an East Midlands based media professional with experience on both sides of the microphone - both as a BBC journalist and as a PR expert.
I’ve worked as a reporter, newsreader and producer for the BBC in the East Midlands at BBC Radio Derby. I’ve also worked in the East Midlands as Media Manager for a national charity, working with media in Nottingham, Lincoln, Derby, Northamptonshire and Leicester.
My wife, Hannah, is co-director of Guru Media Ltd. She is a skilled administrator and supports with the practical side of the business thanks to several years in hotel management and HR in Nottingham and Lincolnshire.
About us
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I have worked as a newsreader and local radio reporter for commercial radio stations and BBC local radio. I was breakfast show editor on BBC Radio Derby, during which time the station was named Station of the Year at the main industry awards.
During that time I interviewed two Prime Ministers, one Chancellor of the Exchequer and five members of Girls Aloud.
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I was media manager for a large national charity and created a broadcast media training course for our team of regional media officers, which was delivered nationally. I worked with staff in our Nottingham office, as well as other locations throughout Nottinghamshire and the rest of the East Midlands.
I also regularly appeared on TV and radio to represent the charity, including on BBC East Midlands Today and BBC Radio Nottingham. My interview experience tackled positive stories about new research and fundraising events, as well as reputational risk interviews about service closures. -
In the last few years, I have been running my own media company with a focus on tourism – my sites include Isle of Wight Guru, as well as Dutch, German and French language travel sites.
I regularly appear on local BBC radio to promote this work.
I am also the founder of the Brown Flag Awards, which is a campaign for cleaner beaches that has featured in the Nottingham Post, Daily Mail, The Sun, The Express, The Mirror and on the BBC.
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Robbie Lane
MEDIA TRAINER AND COMPANY DIRECTOR
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Hannah Lane
ADMINISTRATOR AND COMPANY DIRECTOR
Contact us
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in our media training course. Please get in touch via the form or you can email hello (at) guru-media.co.uk.
We would be delighted to talk you through the course in more detail!