Authentic, effective media & communications training in Brisbane
At Saltwater Media Solutions, we provide practical, highly effective media training to empower your leadership, management, and specialist teams.
Our courses are tailored to your organisation’s needs, reflecting industry-specific challenges and simulating real-world scenarios. Participants build confidence, clarity, and valuable communication skills through mock interview sessions led directly by our expert trainers – all highly experienced, award-winning journalists.
Who benefits from our Media Training courses?
Our tailored media training courses in Brisbane are designed for individuals and teams across diverse sectors, including Government, Resources & Mining, Tourism, Agribusiness, and Education. This training is particularly valuable for:
- Senior Management & Executives: Leaders like CEOs and Directors who serve as the public face of their organisation.
- Subject Matter Experts: Specialists needing to clearly convey complex information to a broader audience.
- Public Relations & Communications Professionals: Enhancing strategic capabilities for media engagement and crisis management.
- Key Spokespeople: Individuals designated to speak on behalf of the organisation during routine or critical events.
What can you expect to learn in one of our media training courses?
Our practical course programs provide comprehensive coverage across the most critical media scenarios, equipping you with ‘ready-to-use’ skills:
- Media Spokesperson Skills: Develop fundamental techniques for effective preparation, message development, and confident delivery in all pre-recorded and live interviews. Learn to understand your audience, prepare effective messages, control verbal and physical messaging, and overcome nerves.
- Live Broadcast Readiness: Master the unique pressures of real-time communication, including live radio, one-on-one television live-crosses, and intimidating multi-camera press conferences. Understand equipment, eye-line to camera, and deliver measured, assertive messages under pressure.
- Crisis Communications Mastery: Learn to develop effective messages in a crisis environment, understand media formats during high-stakes events, and deliver authentic statements at short notice. This includes managing media from the first call to delivering crucial updates.
- Incident Management Communication: Focus on the specifics of an unfolding incident, including rapid development and delivery of accurate, clear messaging. Understand how to begin statements, de-risk content, and retain control of the message during evolving situations.
- Handling Challenging Questions: Develop strategies to manage hostile journalists, re-frame false premises, and answer effectively when you don’t know or can’t disclose information.
- Practical Simulations: Engage in realistic, on-camera interview simulations, including doorstops, press conferences, and specific scenarios tailored to your organisation, with immediate playback and expert critique.
Saltwater Media Solutions approach to training
Clients consistently select Saltwater Media Solutions because our programs are practical, packed with valuable content, and built on genuine, real-world experience, all delivered right here in Brisbane.
- Learn from Media & Comms Veterans: Our trainers are qualified senior journalists and accredited workplace trainers with decades of frontline, public-facing media insight. They bring unparalleled real-world experience directly to your session.
- Tailored & Hands-On Training: All our training is meticulously customised to your specific industry, organisational structure, and likely media scenarios. We combine essential theory with extensive practical coaching and realistic simulations to embed effective, resilient techniques that stick.
- Simple, Powerful Methodology: We use a straightforward, user-friendly process for developing clear media messages and a robust delivery technique. This ensures effective communication outcomes through an uncomplicated approach.
- Supportive Learning Environment: All our training is conducted in a supportive and inclusive manner. This means participants are appropriately challenged but receive unconditional support throughout their session.
- Flexible Delivery Across QLD: Training can be conducted on-site at your premises, or within a simulated studio environment as appropriate, providing the most realistic and convenient experience whether you’re in Brisbane or regional Queensland.
Key outcomes for organisations who partake in specialist media training
Investing in Saltwater Media training leads to tangible, impactful results for both individuals and your organisation:
- Confidence & Composure: Empower your spokespeople to manage nerves and maintain professionalism in any media interaction
- Strategic Message Control: Ensure your organisation’s key messages are consistently delivered and accurately represented, safeguarding your narrative and reputation.
- Crisis & Incident Readiness: Equip your team with the skills to communicate effectively under pressure, mitigating risks and protecting your brand during critical events.
- Enhanced Public & Stakeholder Trust: Build credibility and transparency through authentic, clear, and controlled communication.
- Elevated Leadership & Personal Development: Boost the authority and influence of your key personnel, fostering growth in their communication and leadership capabilities.
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Media training courses and consulting services we offer
Media
Training
Become a confident and effective media representative for your organisation. Learn how to craft your message, handle tough questions, and make every media opportunity count.
Crisis & Incident Communications
Prepare for the unexpected. Learn how to communicate clearly and strategically during high-pressure situations, protecting your reputation when it matters most.
Presentation & Public Speaking
Captivate any audience. Develop powerful presentation skills that command attention. Learn how to build rapport, and inspire action in your audience.