NJACCHO is pleased to sponsor a series of Media Training Workshops for
public health officials across New Jersey. These workshops are
designed to equip participants with essential media communication skills, ensuring they are
well-prepared to represent their agencies effectively and manage public communications,
especially during crises.
Program Objectives:
-Enhance the ability of public health officials to communicate effectively with the media.
-Develop clear and consistent messaging tailored to various audiences and platforms.
-Provide practical skills for handling media interviews and managing difficult questions.
-Prepare participants to navigate media interactions during public health crises.
These full day (10:00am - 3:00pm), comprehensive and highly interactive trainings will cover risk communication principals and strategies, along with interactive exercises including: develop key messages for public health issues, mock interview and feedback, develop and deliver a media statement.
This training is appropriate for any public health professional who is likely to interact or provide information to the media or other community stakeholders during an emergency.
Sessions will be held:
1-October 16, 2024, in Bergen County at the Ridgewood Health Department (5th floor conference room)
2-November 13, 2024, In Middlesex County at the Middlesex County Fire Academy
3-December 12, 2024, in Hudson County at Hudson County EOC, 110 S. Hackensack Ave, Kearny (2nd floor media room)
4-January 28, 2025, in Cumberland County at the Cumberland County Library
5-February 13, 2025, in Monmouth County at the Monmouth County Health Department
Space is limited to 15 participants per session. A waitlist will be created once a session reaches the maximum number of registrants.
Confirmation of your participation will be shared.
NJACCHO is working to accommodate all interested participants. Submitting this application does NOT guarantee a space in this program. Confirmations will be sent directly to applicants.
