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Media Training in NYC — With a 5-Time Emmy-Winning Journalist

If you have an interview coming up — TV, radio, podcast, livestream, panel, or internal communications — you need to show up clear, confident, and credible.

I’m Derick Waller, a 5-time Emmy-winning journalist who spent 15 years reporting live for the largest media outlets in America, including ABC 7 New York and CBS News. Now I help executives, founders, spokespeople and teams communicate with authority in every media environment.

What You’ll Learn

✔ On-camera presence and delivery
✔ Message development (what to say + how to say it)
✔ Staying on message
✔ Tough-question handling
✔ Body language, pacing, tone, and eye-line
✔ How to speak in soundbites without sounding rehearsed

Who This Media Training Is For

  • Executives preparing for national TV

  • Founders pitching their company

  • Nonprofit leaders facing tough issues

  • Public officials

  • Spokespeople & PR teams

  • Anyone who needs to look polished and confident on camera