The Spokesperson Network trains and supports people to speak on television and radio. We are substantially boosting the number of progressive, diverse voices in this space to challenge pervasive narratives and boost coverage of underrepresented issues. The programme works by training, coaching and providing PR booking support for spokespeople from civil society working on social, environmental and economic issues.
So far we’ve had over 11000 high-profile media bookings, including Question Time, Newsnight, Good Morning Britain, LBC, Channel 4 News, BBC 5 Live, Today, Sky News and ITV News.
The next round of National Spokesperson Training is now open. Apply here!
We’re looking for people who are working on issues that push for big progressive change in society and who would like to use the media to talk about the things they are working on. The programme works by training, coaching and providing TV and radio booking support for spokespeople. The aim is to substantially boost the number of progressive, diverse voices in this space, to challenge pervasive narratives and boost coverage of underrepresented issues. So far we’ve had over 9000 high-profile media bookings, including Question Time, Newsnight, Good Morning Britain, LBC, Channel 4 News, BBC 5 Live, Today, Sky News and ITV News.
The training will run from 15th - 17th October and consists of:
> Two half-days of online and one full day in person training where we will cover everything from messaging and storytelling to interview preparation and non-verbal communication. Participants will practice a series of different interview formats with framing experts, producers and journalists.
> Following training, members of the network will then be promoted to media outlets on a regular basis by our media team who offer expert support in securing and executing TV and radio bookings.
We are particularly excited to hear from people with identities who have been traditionally under-represented in broadcast media.
Deadline for applications is 8am Tuesday 10th September We will make a shortlist of 20 from applicants, carry out informal 15 minute zoom interviews with those 20 people and then select the final 10 people to come on the programme.
If you are shortlisted we will be conducting interviews on Tuesday 17th September and Wednesday 18th September.
Applications can be made in a variety of formats including:
Our standard Google Form
Audio or voice note
Video in spoken English or BSL
Word or PDF version of our standard application form
For more information on accessibility read our Accessibility Pack here.
Any questions about the training or accessibility please email molly@neweconomyorganisers.org
The programme consists of two half days of training and one day in person where we will cover everything from messaging and storytelling to interview preparation and non-verbal communication. Participants will practise a series of different interview formats in front of a camera with framing experts, producers and journalists.
We run two rounds of training for the national programme every year and two rounds of training for the regional programme.
After the training we provide an ongoing pitching service where we will proactively source TV and radio opportunities for you to respond to the big news stories of the day that are relevant to your area of work, and provide ongoing support for how you navigate the challenges and opportunities.
When you join the Spokesperson Network you join the ranks of other progressive voices across a range of issues - not just your own. There are opportunities to socialise, share thoughts and learn from each other across the year.