Media training and interview coach

Company directors, charity leaders, public sector teams, experts and authors who are about to face the media or want to speak publicly with more confidence.

Fixed fee per session or half-day or full-day workshop, with extra for recorded mock interviews and follow-up feedback.

• Experience in broadcast or print media is a big help
• Teaching and giving honest, kind feedback
• Calm under pressure
• Confident presenting

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what covers training work
• Hired venues or client sites may have their own insurance and safety requirements
• Credibility matters: be ready to show your media background or relevant results
• Recording people in practice interviews needs their clear consent, so check data protection rules on storing footage
• Demand can be lumpy, so build a mix of one-off and repeat clients

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £500 to £3,000, depending on camera and recording kit, room hire, insurance, and how you present your media background to clients.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £3,500, depending on how many sessions you deliver and your hours. The estimate starts from about 6 hours a week. Demand can be lumpy, so aim for repeat clients.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance for training work, and any insurance or safety requirements at hired venues or client sites. Recording practice interviews needs clear consent, so check data protection rules on storing footage. Be ready to show your media background.