Mastering the Message: Crisis Communications Training

Julie Parker has a unique media background having served as both a Washington, DC TV news reporter, a talk show host and as the media relations director for two large police departments, effectively reporting from both sides of the crime tape. She currently runs Julie Parker Communications, the consultancy she founded in 2014. Julie worked for both the Fairfax County (VA) and the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Departments, leading large media teams that operated like newsrooms. Under her leadership, the police media bureaus successfully increased transparency and improved public trust. In these roles, Julie drew heavily upon her experience at WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington, DC. In her capacity as a journalist, she earned both Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. She was a general assignment reporter, covering such stories as the Beltway Sniper, the September 11th attacks and the Oscars, live from Hollywood. Julie has also served as the Senior Media Advisor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She is a regular guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy and a subject matter expert with the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, focusing on crisis communications, media relations best practices and the use of social media in both emergencies and for community engagement.

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How to communicate during an emergency: From the moment news breaks, to the first tweet, to the news conference & news release, we prep you.

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This timely course taught by experienced public communications instructors prepares you to guide your organization through public messaging when communication matters most. Topics include:· Messaging in real time through social media· The art of the effective news release· Managing misinformation online and in the media· Navigating the complex world of media relations· Winning the press conference from prep to post· Messaging matters· Bridging: handling the difficult questionsEffective public communication has never been more complex or more important. Obtain time-tested tools to communicate through critical incidents. Two highly experienced media trainers will leave you feeling more confident to face the microphones and to manage what can be a menacing social media landscape. Their current, real-world examples of what to do and what not to do will leave you with actionable tips to immediately put into practice at your organization. For government communicators and those who oversee communication professionals. While tickets are non-refundable, we are understanding so they ARE transferable. Group rate of $50 off per ticket applies for 3 or more attendees. Enter JPCGroup3 at checkout. Email info@julieparkercommunications.com if you have problems entering the code.

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