Remote Media Training

Virtual and In-Person Media Training That Will Prepare You for Any Media Interview

Gain Valuable Insight from Newsroom Veterans and Learn How to Meet the Media with Confidence

Virtual and in-person expert Media Training from Ellis Strategies will prepare you for any news interview. Become an accomplished and confident spokesperson with expert media training for press conferences, interviews and briefings. Training for individuals or small groups.

Led by Peabody and Emmy Award Winning journalist, author, and communications expert Matt Ellis, Ellis Strategies is a Boston-based public relations firm with regional and national experience. We provide personalized Media Training for individuals and small groups, crafting tailored strategies to unleash the full communications potential of our clients. We will teach you how to successfully engage with the news media. Learn expert tactics for answering difficult questions. Learn how to take control of any media interview. Be prepared, be confident and be successful with expert training from Ellis Strategies.

Media Training from a Team of Award-Winning Former Journalists

Customized Training Programs for Individuals and Small Groups

Learn to Anticipate and Answer the Tough Questions

Deliver Your Message with Confidence and Conviction

We Use Zoom to Simulate Real TV Interviews, Press Conferences & More

Your Performance Is Recorded for Prompt Playback & Critique

Media Relations Training and Consulting That Are Second to None

With Our Techniques, Tools, and Practice, You Will Become an Accomplished and Confident Spokesperson

Unlock Your Communications Potential

Connect with the Ellis Strategies team for a free consultation today.

Emmy Award

Peabody Award

Expertise Award

The Ellis Strategies Advantage for Media Training

Improve Your Delivery

We use scenario-based interview techniques and provide immediate video-replay feedback and coaching to reveal your strengths and improve your delivery.

Navigate the Interview

We will show you how to refine your message, stay on point, and maneuver through difficult interviews and questions.

Build Your Confidence

Our media training will leave you with improved confidence in your abilities to face an audience or the media.

Customize Your Sessions

Tell us about your needs. We offer individual and group sessions customized for you or your organization.

Connect to Your Brand

Learn how to successfully communicate your company’s message to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

Learn the Rules for Engagement

Learn what’s expected of you when you agree to the interview, and how what you say will help and protect your position.

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NCSAEF

Miss Vermont Org

Community Preservation

Primex

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DDIFO

Urban Land

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What Our Clients Say

"Working with Ellis strategies was effective in making me a confident public speaker. It was easy to work with Matt. He worked around my busy schedule, and his insight and tips were exactly what I needed to up my game in public speaking."

Dr. Martina Stippler

"Ellis Strategies played a crucial role in our non-profit's successful launch of a major program by developing a well-planned PR strategy, coordinating with media outlets, politicians, and managing critical event details. Their efforts resulted in extensive media coverage and local political engagement, positioning us for continued growth with their invaluable partnership."

Patrick Belmonte

"Thank you so much for an excellent experience! My Team was very satisfied!"

Dan Van Hise, RRT-NPS

"We rely on Matt for his strategic guidance. We have a long-standing, collaborative relationship that has resulted in substantial media attention and content creation."

Manikka Bowman

"Ellis Strategies really hit the mark for us. Their strategy helped us educate the public and the Legislature about the effectiveness of the Community Preservation Act. Matt and the team took control and drove the initiative to the finish line."

Stuart Saginor

"Matt helped us navigate a challenging communications situation. He helped refine our messaging, and brought deep expertise into the timing and sequencing of our message so we could maintain control of a dynamic situation. We planned very carefully, and everyone knew their role, and things unfolded exactly according to plan. He was a true pro in a high-stakes situation."

Adam Olenn

"Matt and his team have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to raise ULI Boston's profile, and increase the local media's coverage of real estate development, land use and urban planning. We count on Matt's knowledge and perspective to help guide our programming decisions."

Stephanie Wasser

"We rely on Matt’s insight to guide our PR and Marketing efforts. Over the years he and his team have demonstrated their ability to generate placements in key media outlets which have helped raise awareness of our company."

Stacy Brandon

"We’ve had great success working with Ellis Strategies. Matt and his team consistently provide us with new ideas for getting The Concord Group recognized by key journalists. His team has also been critical in helping us release white papers to our industry. We don’t make a PR move without consulting Ellis."

Richard M. Gollis

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