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Working with the Media

Master public relations and media relations strategies, from branding to crisis management. Perfect for PR beginners.

Master public relations and media relations strategies, from branding to crisis management. Perfect for PR beginners.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Introduction to Public Relations and the Media Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Working with the Media

This course includes

8 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Develop effective organizational branding strategies

  • Master PR storytelling techniques

  • Create and implement crisis communication plans

  • Understand media theory and gatekeeping processes

  • Write professional press releases and media pitches

  • Build targeted media contact lists

Skills you'll gain

Public Relations
Media Relations
Crisis Management
Branding
Press Release Writing
Storytelling
Corporate Communications
Issue Management
Media Theory
Strategic Communication

This course includes:

2.55 Hours PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This comprehensive course introduces students to the fundamentals of working with media in public relations. The curriculum covers essential topics including organizational branding, PR storytelling, crisis communication, media theory, and press release writing. Through practical assignments and real-world examples, students learn how to develop effective media relations strategies, manage organizational reputation, and create compelling PR content. The course emphasizes hands-on learning with modules on crisis management, media gatekeeping, and building media contact lists.

Organizational Mission and Core Values

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

PR's Role in Branding

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Issue and Crisis Management

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Gatekeeping in Public Relations

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

The Art of the Press Release

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructor

Erin Willis
Erin Willis

4.7 rating

521 Reviews

23,806 Students

6 Courses

Expert in Health Communication and Behavior

Erin Willis is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she specializes in health communication and the influence of media on health behaviors. She earned her doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and focuses her research on how health messages shape people's understanding and actions regarding health promotion. Her work examines the role of information and technology in influencing health behaviors, aiming to enhance the design of messages that effectively communicate health-related information.

Working with the Media

This course includes

8 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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