What if a reporter contacts me?

• Feel free to speak to reporters who contact you for information related to your area of expertise. There's no need to clear it with University Communications.
• Feel free to decline a reporter's call or to schedule the interview for a later time that better suits your schedule.
• Please notify your media relations liaison after speaking with the media. That helps our tracking of media activity.
• If the reporter is asking for comments on an institutional issue or seeking general information, please redirect them to your media relations liaison.

May I contact a reporter I know?

• Yes, but please notify your media relations liaison.

May I write my own release?

• Press releases should only come from University Communications. However, your media liaison will work with you to craft a release.

What if I want a photographer for my event?

• Please fill out this in-house photo request form.

What if I want a story in Madison Magazine?

• Contact Madison Magazine at madisonmag@jmu.edu

Interviews

The five C's of a successful interview:

1. Speak with Conviction
2. Speak in a Conversational manner
3. Retain your Composure
4. Be Confident
5. Be Colorful and illustrate your points with examples.