Learn from Veteran Reporter Russell Ruffin with 15,000+ Satisfied Clients
In-Person On-Location Training
and now
On-Demand Online Classes!
Media Training Classes Anytime! Watch from your smartphone or computer when it's convenient for YOU!
Training Classes for the
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Empowering Tomorrow's Public Information Officers Today
Elevate your skills with our on-demand media training class. Learn at your own pace and gain the confidence to excel in media interactions. Enroll and unlock your potential!
At MediaTips, we deliver cutting-edge Public Information Officer training tailored for media and communication professionals. Our seasoned instructors, Russell Ruffin and Penny Carter, bring decades of experience, staying on the pulse of breaking news nationwide to ensure our programs remain relevant and up-to-date. With fresh content and practical insights added weekly, we provide the most comprehensive and current training available.
Our PIO training provides personalized, on-camera practice for every participant. Each student engages in realistic simulations, including breaking news interviews and press conferences, filmed live to enhance their skills and confidence.
Just like our In-Person On-Location classes, except, you can start, stop, rewind, and rewatch at Your convenience.
Watch from anywhere on your smartphone or computer
This PIO Training Class Provides students with an unparalleled learning experience. Our Media Relations instructors are experienced and knowledgeable, and will ask each participant tough questions to challenge them and help them grow. After each session, participants are provided a helpful and friendly critique and a digital video of their performance, allowing them to review their progress and identify areas for improvement. This combination of challenging questions and feedback will help students hone their skills and reach their goals.
Since 2004, our Public Information Officer training has specialized in preparing PIOs for success across city, county, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies. We offer comprehensive, 16-hour POST-certified sessions for continuing education, tailored to enhance communication skills and public trust. Our expert instructors, with over 100 years of combined experience in law enforcement and media relations, provide the tools PIOs need to deliver clear, accurate information effectively.