Media Request

Requests for comment, media interviews, podcasts, fact-checking, etc.

Attention Reporters: We understand that media requests may not have advance notice. Please provide as long a lead time as possible to ensure adequate coordination.

Please include ALL of the below information in an email to odtspeaks@fda.hhs.gov.

ODT Interview Request

• Interviewer or Outlet Information
• Outlet
• Outlet Description
• Contact Name 
• Contact Position
• Contact Beat
• Contact Email 
• Contact Phone 
• Please describe the interview
• Proposed Date 
• Proposed Time
• Proposed questions (It is acceptable if the questions are not final. This information is required to move forward with the approval process.)
• Requested amount of time
• If this is a broadcast interview, will the interview be live or taped? 
• What is the length of the segment? 
• What platform will the interview be conducted on (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.)?
• Will this interview require video or only audio? 
• Potential Publication Timeline
• Outlet Reach
• Composition of audience as percentages (Government, industry, academia, etc.)

If you have questions, email odtspeaks@fda.hhs.gov.