Workshop: How to Effectively Share Your Findings and Expertise with National Media Outlets

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

As crime and criminal justice topics continue to dominate the news cycle, reporters at mainstream media outlets need credible, knowledgeable and prepared experts to address trending issues. During this media training workshop, experts from the Crime and Justice Research Alliance (CJRA) will provide resources, tips and best practices to help you promote your findings with national media outlets and target audiences. Learn how to establish relationships with reporters, manage tough questions, and leverage social media to ensure your research is accurately represented. Whether you have been interviewed a dozen times or have yet to create your Twitter account, this workshop will offer useful tips for experts with varied degrees of experience working with the media. Reporters need your expertise and want to know about your findings – learn how to make your voice heard in the national crime and criminal justice discussion.

Sub Unit

• Workshops

Instructors

• Caitlin Kizielewicz, Crime and Justice Research Alliance

• Franklin T. Wilson, Indiana State University