Media Training: Equipping Leaders to Communicate with Confidence

We tailor each session to your organization’s goals, messaging, and sector, ensuring the training is immediately applicable.

What Sets Essex Strategies Apart

We deliver highly personalized, practical media training rooted in nearly two decades as a broadcast news journalist. Our sessions reflect:

  • Experience working with leaders across sectors

  • Deep understanding of broadcast, print, and digital interview dynamics

  • Proven ability to prepare leaders for interviews in the midst of crises and milestones

We don’t just build comfort—we build credibility.

Strategic Messaging Services

Our media training is part of a comprehensive strategy to prepare organizations for public communication. Related services include:

  • Message refinement and soundbite development

  • On-camera mock interviews with real-time feedback

  • Preparation for editorial board meetings and broadcast appearances

  • Crisis interview simulations and tabletop drills

  • Presentation coaching for public forums and panels

Each session ends with on-camera mock interviews and collaborative video review, offering constructive feedback that improves performance and builds confidence.

Designed for Impact in Key Sectors

We work with mission-driven leaders and institutions that require high-level public engagement and precision in their communications. Our training is particularly effective for:

We understand what’s at stake for public-facing leaders and help them meet the moment with credibility and clarity.

At Essex Strategies, our media training equips leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence, and consistency—ensuring every interview supports your mission and advances your organizational goals. Whether it’s a high-stakes interview, a proactive announcement, or a response to emerging issues, we help leaders prepare for moments that matter.

Expert Communications Tailored to Your Audience

Our media training is designed for CEOs, executives, College Presidents, doctors, researchers, money managers, and nonprofit leaders who need to perform under pressure and deliver with impact. Each 2.5-hour session includes:

  • An interactive presentation on today’s media landscape

  • Guidance on how journalists think and what they expect

  • An on-camera mock interview

  • Techniques for staying on message and bridging tough questions

  • Coaching on crafting concise, compelling soundbites

Communicate with Confidence

When your leaders step in front of a camera or microphone, every word matters. Essex Strategies prepares your team to deliver clear, consistent, and mission-aligned messages—no matter the pressure.

Contact us to learn how we can strengthen your media presence and executive voice.

Related Services

Media training is most powerful when paired with a broader communications strategy. Explore related services:

Strategic Communications

Media Relations

Crisis & Issues Management

Legal Communications

Public Affairs and Advocacy