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Working With Local Media

Posted: 5/8/2026

TRAINING: June 9, 2026, 7:00AM - 8:30AM PT

Attend the free Working with Local Media webinar to learn about practical strategies for building strong and collaborative relationships with journalists and news organizations.

Effective communication with the public is a crucial aspect of any transportation agency’s work, and local media can be a valuable ally in that effort. However, navigating relationships with media outlets can be challenging.

Whether your past experiences with media outlets have been positive or challenging, this session will equip you with tools to enhance outreach and effectively convey your agency’s message. By gaining a better understanding of how the media operates and their needs, agencies can improve public trust, increase transparency, and ensure that their initiatives are accurately represented.

Learning Objectives:

  • Who is your audience, and what they need from you
  • Identify the best ways to communicate and connect with your audience
  • Learn the best format for news releases and interviews

This training is ideal for public information officers, communication specialists, transportation agency staff, local government officials, project managers, and anyone involved in public engagement or community relations.


Register to Attend

This Event is Free

The Instructor

Kevin Elliott is a Senior Marketing Specialist at Applied Research Associates where he writes strategic communication plans and manages creative outreach projects for clients including FHWA, Florida DOT, U.S. Air Force, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, and others.

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