Essay Problem: Simulated News Conference
Instructions
Imagine yourself in the role of city manager, CEO, or spokesperson during a crisis situation. Write a simulated news conference essay that includes the following components:
1) An introduction and description of your crisis, including the stage of the crisis at which the press conference is taking place;
2) A description of what type of relationship you would want to have with certain types of media at this point and what you could do to establish that relationship;
3) A summary of how you will conduct a press conference, including what types of media will attend, who will manage the start and finish of the conference, and who will be the designated spokesperson; and
4) Three trick questions that the reporters may ask in this particular situation; provide your planned answers to these trick questions.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.