NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

All legislative staff—whether experienced or interns, clerical, legal or IT—will benefit by learning how to use an opening hook to get readers invested in a topic, develop information based on the readers’ questions about the issue, and present that information professionally but “conversationally” in a way that’s most efficient and compelling for readers.

Cutting through the noise to reach constituents can be challenging. As technology continues to transform how we communicate, podcasts have exploded onto the scene as a great tool for engaging audiences. Learn best practices for podcasting, from how to decide on topics and conduct interviews to the nuts and bolts of equipment and software.

Today, email is our primary form of communication, and social media provides an easy, effective and inexpensive outreach tool. However, the immediate nature of email and social media places a special obligation on legislators and legislative staff.