How to survive a journalist interview
Ann De Ron
June 5, 2025
Online Zoom Webinar
A journalist calls you out of the blue… What now?
How do you avoid freezing on the spot under pressure? And how do you ensure your message is not only heard but also understood, without being oversimplified or taken out of context? ?
In this interactive lunch talk, you will learn practical techniques to approach media interviews with clarity and confidence. We’ll explore what to say, what to avoid, and how to communicate your expertise in a way that is both accurate and accessible. You’ll also pick up tools to stay on message and increase the chances of being quoted the way you intended. Whether it’s a radio interview, a quick phone call from a journalist, or a written quote request, this session will help you feel prepared — not panicked.
How do you avoid freezing on the spot under pressure? And how do you ensure your message is not only heard but also understood, without being oversimplified or taken out of context? ?
In this interactive lunch talk, you will learn practical techniques to approach media interviews with clarity and confidence. We’ll explore what to say, what to avoid, and how to communicate your expertise in a way that is both accurate and accessible. You’ll also pick up tools to stay on message and increase the chances of being quoted the way you intended. Whether it’s a radio interview, a quick phone call from a journalist, or a written quote request, this session will help you feel prepared — not panicked.
Ann De Ron
FishGrowFeet
Ann De Ron is a trainer in science communication and intercultural communication. She has a background in molecular biology and a decade of experience as a journalist for De Morgen, New Scientist and other media, interviewing loads of researchers. Since 2008, she has been training researchers through her training company, FishGrowFeet.
