Impactful Media & Communications Training in Hobart

At Saltwater Media Solutions, we equip your leadership, management, and specialist teams with truly practical and high-impact media and communications training.

Our courses are tailored to your organisation’s unique needs, incorporating specific industry challenges and simulating real-world scenarios. Participants forge confidence, clarity, and vital communication skills through immersive mock interview sessions, led directly by our expert trainers – highly experienced, award-winning journalists.

Who benefits from our Media Training courses?

Our tailored media training courses in Hobart and across Tasmania are designed for individuals and teams across the state’s core sectors, including Government, Healthcare, Education, Tourism, and Agriculture. This training is particularly valuable for:

  • Senior Leadership & Executives: CEOs, Directors, and other leaders who are the public face of their organisation.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Specialists in their field who need to clearly communicate complex information to a wider audience.
  • Public Relations & Communications Professionals: Enhancing strategic capabilities for media engagement and crisis management.
  • Key Spokespeople: Anyone 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 offer comprehensive coverage of the most critical media scenarios, equipping you with immediately actionable, ‘ready-to-use’ skills:

  • Mastering the Media Spokesperson Role: Develop essential techniques for better preparation, crafting compelling messages, and delivering with unwavering confidence in all pre-recorded and live interviews. You’ll learn to truly understand your audience, refine your core messages, command both verbal and physical presence, and conquer interview nerves.

  • Live Broadcast Confidence: Conquer the distinct pressures of real-time communication. This includes navigating live radio, one-on-one television segments, and high-stakes multi-camera press conferences. You’ll gain a solid grasp of equipment, effective eye-lines to camera, and how to deliver calm, assertive messages effectively under pressure.

  • Crisis Communication Expertise: Acquire the ability to develop powerful messages swiftly in high-stakes crisis environments. Understand diverse media formats during critical events and deliver authentic statements, even with minimal notice. Our training covers the full spectrum, from the initial media inquiry to issuing crucial, timely updates.

  • Effective Incident Management Communication: Focus on the specifics of communicating during an unfolding incident. Learn to rapidly develop and deliver accurate, clear messaging, initiate statements confidently, effectively de-risk content, and maintain crucial control of your narrative as complex situations evolve.

  • Strategically Handling Tough Questions: Build advanced strategies to manage challenging journalists, skilfully reframe false premises, and respond effectively when information is unavailable or cannot be disclosed.

  • Immersive Practical Simulations: Engage in highly realistic, on-camera interview simulations, including “doorstops,” press conferences, and specific scenarios tailored to your organisation. Benefit from immediate playback and expert, constructive critique.

Saltwater Media Solutions approach to training

Clients consistently partner with Saltwater Media Solutions for their media training in Hobart because our programs are action-oriented, packed with valuable insights, and grounded in authentic, real-world experience.

  • Learn from Seasoned Media Veterans: Our trainers are highly qualified senior journalists and accredited workplace trainers. They bring decades of frontline, public-facing media insight and unparalleled real-world experience directly to your session.

  • Customised & Immersive Learning: Every training program is tailored to your specific industry, organisational structure, and likely media scenarios. We combine vital theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on coaching and lifelike simulations to embed solid, lasting techniques.

  • Simple, Powerful Methodology: We employ a straightforward, intuitive process for developing clear media messages and a resilient delivery technique. This uncomplicated approach consistently leads to effective communication outcomes.

  • Nurturing Learning Environment: All our training is delivered in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Participants are appropriately challenged but receive unconditional support throughout their learning journey.

  • Flexible Delivery Across Tasmania: We can conduct training on-site at your premises or in a dedicated simulated studio setting, whichever best suits your needs for the most realistic and convenient experience in Tasmania.

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.

Who we work with

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.