003 - Just Publics@ASA MediaCamp Pre-conference Workshop 03. Being Interviewed On Camera

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

Do you want to share your research and knowledge with the widest possible audience? This hands-on workshop will prepare you to share your academic research with the public through the media. You will learn what kinds of stories appeal to journalists, how to get your stories to the attention of editors, how to best formulate your ideas in print and how to be interviewed on camera. Participants will meet for a hands-on run through of being interviewed. Participants will also learn the basics of the television interview, including:

• How to pitch your story ideas to broadcast news editors
• How to contextualize your ideas within the parameters of broadcast news
• How to field a wide variety of questions
• How to act and react in front of the camera; and how to "own" your interview.

Participants will learn about the interview experience, strong and weak answers, ideal body stance, and other key elements for an outstanding interview on camera. While not required, as an additional option, three-to-four participants will also have the opportunity to be interviewed on camera and get critical feedback from the instructor(s). Space is limited to 15 participants.

(Fee: None/Free of Charge; Participants must preregister for the Annual Meeting in order to register for this event.)

Sub Unit

• Course

Session Organizer

• Jessie Daniels, City University of New York-Hunter College

Leader

• C.J. Pascoe, University of Oregon