Roundtable Session In-person November Annual Meeting 2025

Talking Repro with Reporters: A Media Training for Scholars of Abortion and Religion

Friday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session ID: A21-204
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

Join a reproductive rights activist and strategic communications expert for an interactive media training for scholars of religion and abortion. Participants will learn practical strategies for interacting with journalists, including vetting media requests, understanding reporter terminology, preparing for interviews, and developing compelling messaging that communicates the complexity of your research. By analyzing interview clips and conducting interview practice sessions, attendees will refine their ability to reach diverse audiences through prepared remarks, video interviews, and audio-only conversations. While the workshop will be most helpful for scholars studying reproductive rights, it will also illuminate strategies for discussing politically charged topics while maintaining nuance and academic integrity. Participants will leave with concrete tools to confidently engage with media outlets and contribute meaningfully to public discourse on the intersection of religion and reproductive rights.

 

Audiovisual Requirements
LCD Projector and Screen
Play Audio from Laptop Computer
Tags
#media training
#reproductive rights
#reproductive health
#Reproductive justice
#Abortion
#IVF
#pregnancy
#women
#gender
#public scholarship
#religion and media
#journalism
#religion reporting