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Media Interview and Spokesperson Skills

When journalists call, an unprepared spokesperson can damage a reputation in minutes, while a skilled one can build trust for an African brand. This course prepares designated spokespeople to handle print, radio, television and online interviews with confidence. Delegates learn to prepare key messages, stay on message under pressure and respond to difficult questions without losing composure.

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What you will be able to do

  • Prepare clear key messages ahead of any media interview.
  • Bridge from difficult questions back to your key messages.
  • Respond calmly and credibly under pressure.
  • Adapt delivery for print, radio, television and online formats.
  • Avoid common traps that create damaging headlines.
  • Practise interviews and refine responses through feedback.

Course outline

  1. 01The Role of the Spokesperson
  2. 02Preparing Key Messages
  3. 03Bridging and Staying on Message
  4. 04Handling Difficult Questions
  5. 05Adapting Across Media Formats
  6. 06Avoiding Common Interview Traps
  7. 07Practice Interviews and Feedback

Who should attend

This course is designed for executives, communications officers and designated spokespeople who represent their organisation to journalists and the public.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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