Increase the impact of your work by engaging positively with the press.
We surveyed journalists to learn how we could support their coverage of the science of spirituality and the mysteries of human phenomena. They want topical stories about new research and experts who can tell them why it matters. We’re training scientists, scholars and practitioners to find the story within their work, pitch it, and gain exposure.
The Galileo Commission generously subsidizes the cost of our media training programme to keep it affordable for participants.
Media Training Course beginning Feb. 17
Our live course is held on Zoom for six Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 17, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm UK time. You’ll learn:
– What makes a story that appeals to the press
– How the press works, where to find them, and how to pitch them
– How to find a story in your work and position yourself for coverage
– How to level-up your writing and interview skills
– Social media strategy to engage the press
And you’ll meet peers who are doing compelling work.
Eligibility
- Scientists engaged in active research at the frontiers of science and spirituality. This can include everything from fundamental physics and cosmology to psychology, neuroscience and consciousness studies to complimentary medicine.
- Authors of scientific papers, articles and books (already published or proposed).
- Academics with an overview of science and spirituality who would be prepared to comment on topical stories.
- Participants must have some presence on the internet and be active on at least one social media network. (The press is online and uses this mass medium to source story ideas, conduct research on their topics, verify people, promote their work, and engage with their audiences.)
- Participants will be expected to join an ‘experts list’ available from the FJN for selected media interviews.
Instructors
Former BBC Radio Science Editor Martin Redfern, who produces podcasts on post-material topics, and Liza Horan, whose work in print, digital and broadcast journalism and communications strategy has been produced for Reuters News Service, The New York Times Co., and ESPN, among others.
Fee
The course cost is 35 GBP, payable via Paypal. Instructions for payment will be provided on Feb. 10.
Note: The FJN reserves the right to reject participants who do not meet the Eligibility guidelines or whose work does not align with our area of focus (science of consciousness and spirituality).
***REGISTER HERE by end of day on Feb. 10.***
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What previous participants say about the FJN Media Training Course
“A vital course for anybody wanting to spread the word about their research findings.”
– Peter Granger, HeartBond
– Denise Gurney, Kinesiopractic(c) trainer
“The material presented was informative, insightful and practical. The course leaders were engaging and constructive in their feedback and critique.”
– Edi Bilimoria, researcher and author of “Unfolding Consciousness”
– Christian Stokke, Norway
