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How to Excel in Media Interviews -- A Workshop for Female Economists

Session/Event

Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PDT)

Marriott Marquis, San Diego Ballroom C
Hosted By: American Economic Association
Co-hosted by The Washington Post

What makes a great media interview? How do you prep for TV versus radio versus "print"? How do you pitch a reporter? How can you get your point across without too much jargon? Should you answer questions outside your research or field? Top journalists will share insider tips and conduct practice interviews to help female economists enhance their media skills.
Speaker(s)
Heather Long
,
The Washington Post
Steve Liesman
,
CNBC
Jeanna Smialek
,
The New York Times
Stacey Vanek Smith
,
NPR
Greg Ip
,
The Wall Street Journal
JEL Classifications
  • A1 - General Economics