New PHCC Training: Media Relations for Public Health Communicators

The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) Academy has opened enrollment for its fourth free training, Media Relations Capacity Building for Public Health Communicators, designed to strengthen how public health professionals engage with the media. This self-paced, two-hour course focuses on crafting clear, accessible messages, navigating the 24/7 news cycle, and preparing subject matter experts for interviews.

Through short videos, reflection exercises, and knowledge checks, participants build practical skills to think like journalists and collaborate effectively with spokespeople. The training emphasizes proactive media engagement to help elevate public health voices in fast-moving information environments. Participants who complete all requirements can earn a digital certificate of completion. Find it here.