* Media Masterclass with BBC Academy Lead Trainer and Presenter Ian Peacock

The Network for Black Professionals is delighted to offer a one-day media masterclass in association with BBC Academy Lead Trainer and Presenter Ian Peacock.

Ian Peacock presents documentaries on BBC Radio 4 and has a Sony Gold Award (‘Radio Oscar’) for his reporting. A Lead Trainer at the BBC Academy, Ian has also presented and produced for national TV networks. He has worked with most BBC stations, on the air or as a trainer, including Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, The World Service, 1 Xtra and BBC Asian Network. He is a great operator who gives people real media confidence without being intimidating.

Participants in this workshop will learn how to:

• make the best of both live and recorded broadcast media appearances;
• perform well in both news and non-news interviews;
• communicate proactively and productively with radio and TV teams before broadcasts;
• prepare for interviews;
• feel comfortable and confident in radio and TV studios and settings;
• set the agenda and handle difficult questions;
• use verbal, vocal and body-language techniques to optimise their performance.

You will come away from the workshop feeling empowered, more confident with radio and TV appearances and equipped with specific skills for getting the best out of media appearances. Many of the insights and skills gained in this session will be transferable to presentations, public-speaking engagements, meetings and so on.

This full day workshop will be?held at our London office in CAN Mezzanine, East Road on Saturday 24th March and again on Saturday 31st March.?The price?to attend is ?200 for NBP members and ?300 for non-members and places are limited to 8 per group so please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

To find out more about the workshop and to book a place select the date you wish to attend below:

Target Audience
Suitable for senior managers, leaders, governors, trustees, and individuals who respond to requests from the broadcast media.

Date/Time
Saturday, 24th March (Group 1) ? 09:30-17:00
Saturday, 31st March (Group 2) ? 09:30-17:00

Location
CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, London N1 6AH ? closest tube station is Old Street, a 3/4 minute walk

Cost
?200 for NBP members
?300 for non-members

Register
Places are very limited, 8 per group, so please register your interest by emailing Bobby Upple bobby@nbp.org.uk by?22nd February 2012. Please note that places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and payment will be required in advance. Unfortunately, we are not able to refund late cancellations, unless we are able to cover the place from the waiting list.

Accommodation
In case you need overnight accommodation there is a reasonably priced (recommend advanced booking) Premier Inn across the road from CAN Mezzanine. We can provide further details if required.