NhN Media Relations Interview Policy

NhN values and encourages interaction and collaboration with local and national media to broadly disseminate information about their services to the unemployed and to increase awareness of the group and its activities. As all the local meeting groups are functioning support groups the confidentiality and the privacy of these members is of utmost importance.

1.	All media inquiries, including requests for interviews, are to be forwarded to John Fugazzie, who will function as the NhN Lead Spokesperson.

2.	 John will evaluate all media requests and either respond directly or designate another NhN member to function as Lead Spokesperson for the opportunity.

3.	The Lead Spokesperson will 

a.	Communicate with the reporter to direct the process, and 
b.	Identify any subordinate Spokespersons to participate in the interview.

4.	All subordinate Spokespersons must be approved by John before their name is given to the media.

5.	All Spokespersons will maintain a positive tonality throughout the interview, and ensure accurate communication of the NhN mission, values, and contact information.

6.	Under no circumstances are local chapter leaders to respond to media requests without first contacting John.        john@nhnusa.org