Media Training
Prepare yourself and your team for media appearances. Our production team works with sector expert journalists to train you through on-camera interview situations.
We Provide Training for all Media Situations
Live broadcast
Live TV and radio are high-pressure environments where there are no second takes. With our support, you’ll learn to think on your feet, stay calm under pressure and handle unexpected questions. We’ll rehearse real-world scenarios so you’re ready to perform when the cameras are rolling.
Press
We’ll help you shape your message so it lands clearly, even under tough questioning from a tenacious journalist. Through practical exercises, playback reviews and expert coaching, you’ll learn how to stay on message, avoid being misquoted, and deliver soundbites that strengthen your reputation.
Podcast
Podcasts are an opportunity to tell your story in your own words. Our training will help you find your authentic voice, develop a conversational style and communicate your expertise with warmth and authority. We’ll prepare you to become a compelling and confident guest, and to keep your audience listening.
Crisis
If a crisis hits, the way you respond to the media can calm the waters or stir up a storm. Crisis moments demand composure. We’ll train you to respond with clarity, authority and empathy in situations where every word counts. Working with experienced journalists, we’ll show you how to manage hostile interviews, avoid common pitfalls and protect your organisation’s reputation when it matters most.
Why do I need media training?
A great media performance builds trust, boosts reputation and can unlock new opportunities. A poor one can go viral for the wrong reasons — damaging credibility in minutes. Unlike the past, today’s interviews never disappear; they live online indefinitely, shaping how audiences see you.
Our media training gives you the tools to turn challenges into opportunities. You’ll learn to frame messages with clarity, handle difficult questions, and project confidence across any platform. With nearly 25 years of experience working alongside leaders in finance, healthcare, charities and the arts, we help you sharpen your presence and protect your brand.
Who are the trainers?
Our training is led by experienced journalists and media professionals who are active in today’s fast-moving landscape. From newspaper editors to magazine writers, podcast hosts to broadcast journalists, you’ll work with trainers who know what makes a story, and what makes headlines.
They bring current, real-world experience into each session, ensuring your training reflects the challenges and expectations of modern media. Their insights help you understand how journalists think, how interviews are framed, and how to respond with confidence — whatever the platform.
Why Chocolate Films?
At Chocolate Films, we combine industry expertise with high-end production. We partner with a diverse network of sector-specific trainers while our in-house crew provides filming, playback and camera coaching throughout. This unique mix ensures you not only sound credible but also look confident on screen.
Sessions can be delivered at your offices or in our dedicated Nine Elms Studio. Whether you’re preparing for a boardroom media appearance or a national broadcast, we’ll tailor the training to your needs — giving you practical, hands-on experience in a safe environment.
Why Nine Elms Studio?
Our Nine Elms base is a purpose-built, central London studio, fully equipped with industry-standard cameras, lighting and sound. It’s the perfect space to rehearse in a realistic broadcast environment, while still being convenient for teams to access. With our crew on hand, you’ll get the full rehearsal experience in a professional setting.
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What our clients say
We worked on a health awareness campaign and we were pleased with the outcome as well as the experience. And we look forward to collaborating with them on more upcoming campaigns.
and annual Awards. Mary, Lucia and the team did a fantastic job at capturing the look, feel and emotions tied to the events and we were really pleased at how they turned out. They held a number of briefing calls and kept us updated of their progress throughout! Looking forward to working with the team again!
The workshops are really hands-on and encourage so much creativity, which is fantastic to see. My child feels so proud of what they’re creating, and the films they work on always turn out brilliant.
If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity for your kids, I can’t recommend their workshops enough.
