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Discussion

Learn more about communicating and working with members of the press.

Interactions with members of the press

• Pitching a story to a reporter
• Having an effective interview with a reporter
• When to contact the press

Press releases

• Why you might write a press release
• Writing a press release
• Structure of a typical press release from Wikipedia 15
• Press release distribution

Additional training materials related to press activities

Training materials not already included in areas of the press section of this resource center.

• "You talking to me(dia)?" - Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2015 (11 September 2015)

Resources in development

• Developing a press kit

Further reading

• Volunteers vs. Journalists: Top-of-mind considerations. This Learning Pattern explains the differences between types of media and how to prepare when a journalist reaches out to a community member.