Karalee Katsambanis is an accomplished journalist and senior media trainer, who heads up our Western Australian division, based in Perth.
Karalee is a News and Current Affairs Commentator for Radio 6PR and Sky TV News Australia.
Originally from Perth, her extensive media experience has been gathered from working across Australia during the past 20 years.
Karalee’s experience includes specialist news media reporting roles with Channel 7, Channel 9, Melbourne Bureau Chief – SBS TV World News Australia, WIN TV, Austereo Radio Network, 2UE Sky Radio and Australian Radio Network in Melbourne, Perth and across New South Wales.
Her extensive media experience enables her to provide personalised, inspirational and comprehensive consulting advice to many organisations.
Karalee has her finger on the pulse when it comes to issues for companies with offices based in Western Australia. She understands the uniqueness of Perth. Karalee’s influential weekly column for the Fairfax Network helped set the trend and agenda in Perth tackling a wide variety of issues.
Karalee is in demand as a professional speaker for corporate videos and as an MC for special events
She is also a feature writer providing freelance journalism services on request.
Career Highlights
Reporter – Channel 7 Network News, Melbourne
Presenter/Reporter/Producer – WIN TV Network News, NSW
Senior Reporter- Melbourne Bureau – SBS World News Australia
Presenter – Lifestyle programs – Channel 9 Network, Perth
Newsreader/Journalist – Australian Radio Network, Melbourne (GOLD FM and MIX FM)
Newsreader/Journalist – Austereo Radio Network, Perth
Feature Writer/Reporter – Australian Golf Digest Magazine/Golf Australia
Journalist – Rural Press and Western Australian Community Newspapers, Perth
Accreditation
Winner – Highly Commended, Luminous Award Australia, which recognizes outstanding journalism in the field of oncology, July 2006.
Winner – Highly Commended, New South Wales State Media Awards for Excellence in reporting on Legal Issues, May 2000.
Winner – Highly Commended, New South Wales Tim Mugridge Awards for Best Television Feature, May 2000.
Nominated by WIN TV Network for Walkley Award for Best Regional Affairs coverage in relation to fatal police shooting and subsequent inquest, December 2000.
Nominated by WIN TV Network for NSW State Government Award for Excellence in Journalism in reporting on legal and disability issues, December 1999.
Tertiary Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
University of Western Australia, 1994
Bachelor of Arts
University of Western Australia, 1991 – 1993
Caroline Davey is a highly effective communications professional with extensive experience working as a key on-air broadcaster and program producer with the ABC and SBS Radio.
As well as her media training skills, Caroline’s broad career also includes tutoring in media studies at Swinburne University, presentation skills and voice training. Caroline also conducts professional voiceovers, and offers services in editing and professional writing.
Caroline is Cambridge University CELTA qualified. She holds a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, so is certified to teach English as a second language to adults. Caroline delivers tailored training to individual foreign nationals, including report writing, oral presentations, accent reduction and cross-cultural awareness.
She is currently consulting with Australian Multicultural Education Services (AMES) to develop and deliver practical training in email and letter writing. The training is specifically tailored to meet the needs of key customer service staff whose first language is not English.
Caroline also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Career highlights
Tutor in Audio Journalism – Swinburne University
Executive Producer – SBS National Radio (Current Affairs & Multicultural Magazine program), World View
Public Forum Moderator – SBS National Radio
Morning Program Anchor – ABC Radio Central and Western Victoria
Television News Anchor – WIN News, Sunraysia
Public Information & Relations Officer – Japanese Consulate-General, Melbourne
Victorian Cadet – ABC Television News
Executive Officer – Office of the Director-General of Corrections
Graduate Administrative Trainee – Victorian Public Service
Accreditation
2013 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
2010 Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
2002 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
2001 Women in Leadership (RMIT)
1989 ABC Television News Cadetship
1989 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust Forum for Young Australians – delegate
1986 Munster University (Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet) German Language Entrance Exam
1983 Victorian Public Service Graduate Internship and Development Scheme
1982 Bachelor of Arts, Honours (Japanese)
Corporate Media Services aims to empower participants with the necessary skills and confidence to effectively manage their own real-life media situations.
Confidence building and empowerment are at the core of our training philosophy.
We believe in providing a challenging but non-threatening learning experience so that trainees gain the maximum benefit from our courses.
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Does Corporate Media Services provide training nationally?
Yes. We conduct our training courses throughout Australia and the South Pacific. Most of our courses are conducted in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth Hobart and Darwin. We also conduct many courses in regional centres.
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In reality, the vast majority of media interviews are conducted over the phone, face to face in an office environment or outdoors. Corporate Media Services replicates these conditions so our participants undergo a realistic media interview experience.
Some TV networks will conduct TV news and current affairs interviews at your premises. Corporate Media Services replicates these conditions by creating an onsite realistic interview environment with a TV news industry standard camera, TV lights and production unit at your premises.
If purpose built studios are required Corporate Media Services will provide
state-of-the-art radio and TV studios.
Some TV networks are conducting interviews online and we can simulate this format.
We pride ourselves in training our participants to be ready for real life media situations.
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As course costs can vary due to the different options and inclusions available, pricing will be discussed in detail based on your requirements prior to issuing a proposal.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a proposal.
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Yes, we also allow an unlimited number of observers to view the media training course at no extra charge. Observers do not undergo practical interview sessions but are free to view them.
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We recommend a limit of 3 participants for a half-day course and 5 participants for a full-day course (participant numbers for multi-day media training courses vary depending on your brief.)
These recommended limits allow participants maximum exposure to the practical interview components of the course, ensuring optimum benefit from the training.
Although these limits are recommended and preferred, we do allow flexibility of numbers and can discuss this with you in greater detail before issuing a proposal.
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Do participants receive a copy of their recorded interviews?
Yes. Each participant gets the ONLY copy of their interviews to ensure confidentiality.
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Are participants’ interviews recorded and/or filmed?
Yes. All participants are interviewed by the trainer (a qualified and experienced journalist) about relevant topics. Each interview is recorded and/or filmed by a certified TV camera and operator, enabling participants to review their progress and receive feedback.
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Our highly professional media training team is comprised of experienced news and current affairs journalists and camera-people who are committed to giving participants the skills to deal with real-life media situations.
Our training team brings a wealth of knowledge to our media training courses, providing an engaging, entertaining and relevant learning experience. Their proven success working in news media makes them experts in their field. Read more about our trainers here.
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Yes. An outline of our crisis media training course is available here. We are also happy to send you a proposal.
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Yes. Our media training courses are constantly updated to keep abreast of the changing media trends.
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Yes. We cover print, radio, television, new and online media. We can focus on all or some of these mediums, depending on your brief.
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What is Corporate Media Services’ training philosophy?
Corporate Media Services aims to give participants with the necessary skills and confidence to effectively manage their own real-life media situations.
Confidence building and empowerment are at the core of our media training philosophy.
We believe in providing a challenging but non-threatening learning experience so the participants gain the maximum benefit from our media courses.
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Are your media training courses customised to suit all levels of experience?
Yes. All of our media training courses are fully customised to meet the needs of beginners, through to advanced levels. We DO NOT believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
We recognise that each client has individual issues and unique requirements.
We offer the highest levels of personalised service to ensure the media training we provide is specifically tailored to meet your issues and needs. After thorough discussion with you, we provide a media training course that is customised precisely to suit your requirements.
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Corporate Media Services conducts half-day, full-day and multi-day media training courses.
A half-day course can be scheduled as either a morning or an afternoon session. Full-day and multi-day media training courses are run within normal business hours.
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This is a small sample of testimonials, feedback and reviews following the many media training courses we have conducted at Corporate Media Services.
The Media Training Courses have been run in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, regional centres in all states of Australia, New Zealand and PNG.
*The following testimonials, feedback and reviews are listed with the written permission of each participant.
“Fantastic! One of the best and most relevant training courses I have ever done!” Family Violence Program Manager (Legal Firm)
“Excellent. First class – much more useful than I had anticipated!” Director (Medical Research Institute)
“Truly sensational and although challenging, I’d be very happy to do it again.” Marketing Manager (Retail Company)
“Fantastic program – I learnt a lot.” Executive Manager Sales (Healthcare Services)
“Professional trainers who clearly knew how to deliver.” Superintendent (Emergency Services Organisation)
“Exemplary.” Program Director (Research Institute)
“Excellent. Very good tools to take back into the professional arena.” General Manager (Property Group)
“Fantastic program, very useful and insightful.” Director (Government Regulator)
“Absolutely brilliant. Very practical, fantastic content, very experienced presenters and professional delivery. A very worthwhile investment.” CEO (Healthcare Services)
“One word – outstanding!” Head of Operations Healthcare (Investment Services)
“Very challenging, got me out of my comfort zone. Role play is very valuable. Overall, good insight into all forms of media.” General Manager (Manufacturing Company)
“Excellent, worthwhile, very informative and interactive.” Senior Manager (IT Communications Company)
“Great session, lots of good information, great energy and interaction.” Compliance Officer (Transport and Logistics Company)
“Fantastic program, very useful and valuable. Although somewhat confronting and uncomfortable it was skill building.” MBA Student (University)
“Fantastic. Enjoyed specifically the structure that we were taught and Doug was really engaging.” Business Consultant (Business Chamber)
“Good structure bringing the day from Crisis Management through to media delivery.” National Manager (Manufacturing Company)
“Great energy. Thought provoking and challenging. Thanks, it was a great experience that provides a much needed insight into the media and how to handle difficult situations.” National Sales Manager (Manufacturing Company)
“Excellent, confronting, educational, a thoroughly comprehensive program.” CEO (Energy Company)
“Good fun, simple and clear to understand, great tips and advice…an enjoyable day.” Manager Raw Water Supply (Water Industry Company)
“Fantastic program. I learnt so much about media and presentation styles and feel more confident for future research outcomes and my ability to present to the public.Brilliant session, well worth doing, learnt o much, well done!” Senior Research Officer (University)
“The course gave me complete confidence to deal with all types of media at an executive level, thankyou.” Superintendent (Emergency Services Organisation)
“Terrific, engaging, practical.” Director Community Services (City Council)
“An excellently delivered training regime that will greatly assist my media delivery in all future situations.” Mayor (City Council)
“Very valuable insights into communicating with the media and how to give it your best shot.” CEO (City Council)
“Thank you Doug for a professionally planned and delivered media training program. It was enormously beneficial to all who participated.” Executive Director (Environmental Research Organisation)
“Great program, good approach, nice use of examples.” Partnership Coordinator (Charity)
“Fantastic, short, sharp and clear. Useful tips and excellent dry run on how to communicate and respond. Great having professionals who know the trade, run the sessions.” Program Leader (Enforcement and Compliance Reform) (Environmental Regulator)
“Excellent, Very helpful.” Commissioner (Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission)
“Great course, got a lot out of it, particularly the recording and playback sessions for TV and radio…very helpful feedback…excellent course material.” Assistant Fire Management Officer (Emergency Management Organisation)
“Excellent.” Chairman (Environmental Regulator)
“A fantastic experience with invaluable tips. The many tools explained and demonstrated will be extremely useful.” Financial Accountant (Water Services Organisation)
“Absolutely fascinating. Many points I would never have considered prior to today.” Asssistant Winemaker (Wine Industry)
“…of great value in ensuring we communicate effectively with our worldwide audiences.” Export Markets Executive (Wine Industry)
“Very instructive and enjoyable.” Owner (Food Manufacturing Company)
“A very well run course, professionally conducted and most informative and useful.” Director Communications (Zoo)
“Excellent program enhancing our understanding of how to use media on our terms.” Chairman (Zoo)
“Well structured, very comprehensive…Doug and Milton provided great insight, thank-you.” PR & Communication Coordinator (Food Franchise Headquarters)
“This is not something that should be done once. We need to be reminded and to work through these important techniques.” CEO (Educations Services)
“Very helpful reinforcement of process to prepare and manage communication of key messages through media.” COO (Educations Services)
“Excellent interactive session, confronting but memorable and entertaining” General Manager (Disability Employment Services)
“I thought the program was fantastic. It left me with a great sense of confidence” Member Communications Advisor (Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman)
“Well structured, informative & fantastic learning style. Good mix of discussion, presentation and use of visuals. Excellent” Training/HR Coordinator (Superannuation Industry)
“Excellent pace and structure. Kept the group relaxed and engaged all the way through. I found the workshops extremely valuable” Senior Training Consultant (Superannuation Industry)
“Very engaging, great feedback, constructive” Acting Operations Manager (Superannuation Industry)
“An excellently conducted program. The experience of Doug and Milton was clearly highlighted when they explained each step of media.” Q&A and Release Manager (Insurance Company)
“Excellent program. Valuable tools I can take away. I’m far more confident about what is required in dealing with the media effectively.” Senior Manager Business Development (TAFE)
“Terrific program, really interesting, good interaction, presenters know their stuff.” Director, Living Well Enterprise (TAFE)
“Terrific! Really practical and lots of insider knowledge.” Communications & Media Officer (City Council)
“Very professional with excellent use of technology; realistic and user friendly tips and identification of traps and pitfalls. Valuable in providing extra confidence to deal with the media in both positive and negative situations.” Board Member (Community Bank)
“Very good, thorough and professional” Chief Fire Officer (Emergency Services Management)
“Excellent coaching, clear instructions…well delivered.” CEO (Health Services)
“I learned an enormous amount. One thing I learned was how much I did not know! The systematic way material was presented impressed me. Use of scenarios familiar to our field was also relevant.” Dean Faculty of Pain Medicine (Medical College)
“Fantastic hands-on training. Doug and Milton were impeccable: professional, knowledgeable and expert. [Their] experience comes clearly through every part of the day. Can’t imagine two better equipped trainers. Some of the anecdotes are worth the price of admission! Highly recommended!” Project Manager (Charity)
“Enjoyable program, presenters were fantastic” Leading Firefighter (Emergency Services Organisation)
Corporate Media Services’ objective is to provide interactive media training that is realistic and informative. Our practical approach to training applies realistic scenarios to prepare participants to effectively manage their own real life media situations.
All Corporate Media Services’ trainers are experienced professionals who have recently worked in the media industry. They provide a fresh perspective and possess up-to-date media and communication skills.
Customised Training Programs
Corporate Media Services training programs are designed to suit a variety of training requirements. Our three core training options can be customised to suit any specific requirements that you or your organisation may have.
These options apply to all of our media training and media services. The options can be adapted for half-day, full-day or multi-day programs.
Training can be conducted at the client’s premises or at other locations as arranged.
Corporate Media Services’ trainers conduct all interviews in ‘realistic environments’. This ensures participants gain the necessary skills to deal with journalists in the ‘real media world’. Media training covers print, radio, television and online.
Confidentiality
Total confidentiality is assured. All Corporate Media Services’ trainers sign a strict confidentiality agreement before each training program to ensure nothing of a private or confidential nature is discussed outside the training room.
What is discussed in the training room, stays in the training room.
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Corporate Media Services in Business Directory Listings
Corporate Media Services has been featured in Business Directory Listings. Here we provide a list of some of the links where we have been featured online.
Corporate Media Services in Articles, Courses, Events and Conferences
Corporate Media Services has been involved in many different courses, events, workshops, seminars and conferences. Here we provide a list of some of the links where Corporate Media Services and Doug Weller we have been featured online.
Melbourne – Head Office – visit by appointment: 8/877 Punt Road South Yarra Victoria 3141
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Brett Jenkin has a passion for training, management and customer service.
Brett’s skills and experience have been gathered from specialist roles around Australia at Qantas Airways, the Victorian Department of Education, the Catholic Education Office, the Northern Territory Police and the Chamber of Manufactures Insurance.
His commitment, focus and attention to detail ensure that every training program he designs and delivers meets the precise needs of all stakeholders.
Brett is passionately committed to developing innovative strategies, systems and processes, to ensure that his clients receive the most up-to-date products and services on the market. Possessing outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, Brett empowers and rewards his staff for their contributions to overall organisational success.
Brett’s strong customer service work ethic allows him to confidently cope with any challenge to the benefit of his clients. He always sources practical and efficient solutions, ensuring that work is completed on time with a minimum of fuss.
A confident and knowledgeable communicator, Brett speaks authoritatively on the topics of communication, media and management.
Milton Amezquita knows how to make you look professional and credible on camera.
Milton’s extensive cameraperson experience comes from working in the television news field for National Nine News, Channel Seven News and various current affairs programs in Australia.
He has provided exceptional media training services for senior managers and chief executive officers. Milton ensures they have a real world experience before being interviewed by the media. He has filmed, produced and edited succinct and purposeful corporate videos and media training productions.
Milton uses the latest media industry standard equipment and provides a wealth of informed, strategic and consultative advice to ensure that the right visual message is delivered.
Milton was awarded the Australian Video Producers Association (AVPA) accreditation in video production in 1997. This ensures that Milton exemplifies professional conduct and standards when creating his innovative presentations. Since then, he has received a National Golden Award in Video Production and Silver Awards in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
* All our camera crews come equipped with professional broadcast camera equipment. All camera crews use full Electronic News Gathering (ENG) cameras and units. These are the latest state-of-the-art broadcast cameras ranging from SD Sony DV-cam PMW 450’s to HD Sony PMW 350 XD CAM and PMW 500 XDCAM. These cameras are accompanied by Miller tripod system 40’s and heavy duty legs.
Audio kits are the latest Sennheiser E-series ENG Kits and Sony radio microphones. Camera lighting equipment ranges from redheads to the latest LED setups. All recorded interviews are accessible on hard-drives/DV Cam tapes and/or DVDs.
In plain language, this is the equipment used by TV News and Current Affairs camera crews working for Australian and international networks. We will only use the same or similar equipment that is used by the TV broadcast networks during our media training courses so participants undergo a real interview broadcast experience.
Rosalie has extensive experience in news gathering for both the Nine and Seven Networks and media training.
For more than five years she has been in charge of Corporate Media Services’ video production during media training and presentation skills training programs across Australia.
Rosalie has also worked in the field of video production for more than 15 Years as a camera person and editor. During that time she has worked on many multi camera productions as well as single productions for a range of major organisations.
Rosalie was part of the production team that won the AVPA Golden awards in 2000 and 2007.
* All our camera crews come equipped with professional broadcast camera equipment. All camera crews use full Electronic News Gathering (ENG) cameras and units. These are the latest state-of-the-art broadcast cameras ranging from SD Sony DV-cam PMW 450’s to HD Sony PMW 350 XD CAM and PMW 500 XDCAM. These cameras are accompanied by Miller tripod system 40’s and heavy duty legs.
Audio kits are the latest Sennheiser E-series ENG Kits and Sony radio microphones. Camera lighting equipment ranges from redheads to the latest LED setups. All recorded interviews are accessible on hard-drives/DV Cam tapes and/or DVDs.
In plain language, this is the equipment used by TV News and Current Affairs camera crews working for Australian and international networks. We will only use the same or similar equipment that is used by the TV broadcast networks during our media training courses so participants undergo a real interview broadcast experience.
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Media & Presentation Skills Training Specialist, Consultant, Educator, Strategic Adviser, Broadcaster and Journalist
Founder and Director of Corporate Media Services Pty Ltd
BA Journalism (Distinction) / Graduate – Australian Institute of Radio and Television Production
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Doug Weller is an Australian media training specialist.
Doug’s roles have included Bureau Chief, Executive Producer, Editor, Chief of Staff, National Reporter, National Television and Radio Presenter and Newsreader, ABC Washington Correspondent, ABC Canberra Correspondent and lecturer in Journalism.
His skills, knowledge, networks and experience have been gathered from specialist media roles in Australia, America and the Asia Pacific Region representing broadcasters, state governments, corporate organisations, executive networks, statutory bodies, community enterprises, universities and training organisations.
His practical and driven approach, combined with extensive media insight has been utilised by Australian and international organisations. Doug’s expertise has helped clients effectively manage this fast moving, unpredictable and powerful medium that can easily ruin an individual or organisation’s reputation.
Doug constantly sources innovative ideas and techniques from his Australian and international connections across print, radio, television, online and public speaking networks.
A strong supporter of the Australian media industry, Doug judges various awards and has provided expert advice to several committees for higher education in the field of Journalism.
Doug imparts his knowledge and provides strategies and advice to empower people to successfully control their message and display calm, confident leadership when dealing with the media and delivering presentations.
Career Highlights
ABC Correspondent – Washington D.C.
Television News Anchor – ABC First Edition
Political Reporter – National Press Gallery Canberra
Lecturer in Journalism – RMIT University
Executive Producer – ABC Asia Pacific
National Reporter – ABC TV Sydney
Bureau Chief – AM/PM Programs (QLD)
Accreditation
2019 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
1996 – 2008 Quill Awards Judge
Best New Speaker Award (Southern Region) – (TEC)
Resource Speaker Excellence Award – (TEC)
Foreign Training
1999 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City TV – Presentation Skills Training
2001 Indonesia TVRI – Presentation Skills Training
2003 Indonesia Metro TV – Presentation Skills Training
2005 China The General Administration of Media and Publication
(GAMP) – Senior Management Training
2005 Indonesia TVRI – Presentation Skills Training
2006 Indonesia – IASTP 111 – Print Journalism Training Project
Doug Weller established Corporate Media Services in 2005. He has been a consultant media trainer since 1996. Doug brings to his training programs more than 35 years experience in journalism.
Caroline Davey is a highly effective communications professional with extensive experience working as a key on-air broadcaster and program producer with the ABC and SBS Radio.
Will Kestin is the National General Manager of Organisational Development for Corporate Media Services and a highly experienced executive with experience in leadership training, industry alignment, digital transformation, inclusion, disability and strategic marketing.
Neil Spark is an experienced media trainer, senior media manager, marketing manager, and communications specialist. Based in Hobart, Neil heads up our Tasmanian division.
Milton Amezquita will show you how to look professional on camera. He has extensive experience as a TV cameraperson, filmmaker, producer, editor and trainer.
Brett Jenkin is our General Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Corporate Media Services and coordinates our team of trainers. He is the primary support for the Director and media trainers.
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Corporate Media Services, founded by Doug Weller, caters for beginners and those with more advanced media skills. Media training courses can be customised to meet your specific requirements.
Media training includes practical interview exercises. A professional TV-news cameraperson films all presentations, which are then reviewed for immediate feedback by the training team.
Participants are given the only copy of their training DVD at the end of the training to ensure their privacy; this allows trainees to review their performances at a later date (no other copies of the interview are made unless requested).
Corporate Media Services works closely with clients to develop a full range of customised media training that enhances the skills of staff members.
Confidence building and empowerment of the participants are at the core of our training philosophy.
Corporate Media Services Can Conduct Training At:
Your premises
State-of-the-art radio and television studios
Corporate training facilities
Interstate or overseas in person or via Skype
Through social media
During Training We Can Offer The Following Interview Environments:
Print/online style (face to face or over the phone)
Radio style – pre-record (face to face or over the phone)
Radio style – live (face to face, infield or studio style)
Television – pre-record (face to face or over the phone)
Television – live (face to face, studio style)
Television – live cross (exact simulation) – earpiece for participants and reporter in a different location
*All non-studio interviews can be conducted inside or outside.
Journalist, Doug Weller, founded Corporate Media Services in 2005 after a distinguished career in journalism spanning more than 35 years.
Doug’s journalistic expertise and extensive insight into the operations of the media and presentation style are of great advantage to clients.
Experienced and knowledgeable Corporate Media Services’ trainers keep abreast of the changing media landscape and impart their skills and wisdom to clients through discussions about the media, media trends, practical exercises and personal experience.
Corporate Media Services clients include a number of leading commercial, educational and service organisations, both in the public and private sectors. You can read some of their testimonials, feedback and reviews here.
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