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Reporter Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Reporter interview, here are 26 interview questions and answer examples.

Reporter was updated by on April 17th, 2017. Learn more here.

Question 1 of 26

Why do you want to report on this specific area?

A candidate must use this question to set themselves apart from the others applying for the position by discussing why they will be a good addition to the news team in that area. The candidate should talk about their familiarity with the surrounding communities, the local hot topics, the environment, and any of the local stories that matter most.



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26 Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Reporter interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. Why do you want to report on this specific area?

  • 2. What are some techniques you use to evoke emotion from your interviews?

  • 3. What time of day do you work best?

  • 4. If you could start your career over, what path would you take?

  • 5. How do you work under pressure?

  • 6. How do you plan to form relationships with officials in the community?

  • 7. Do you consider yourself approachable?

  • 8. How are your organizational skills?

  • 9. What experience do you have making difficult decisions surrounding tragic stories?

  • 10. How would you describe your writing style?

  • 11. What is your experience working with a photographer?

  • 12. How do you work as part of a team?

  • 13. What is your experience with social media?

  • 14. Why did you decide to become a reporter?

  • 15. How do you plan to find new stories to cover?

  • 16. What unique qualities can you offer our station/newspaper/website?

  • 17. How does this position fit into your career plans?

  • 18. What are your career aspirations in the future?

  • 19. Why did you decide to become a reporter over other writing jobs?

  • 20. Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?

  • 21. What are your benefits expectations?

  • 22. What are your salary expectations?

  • 23. If you could choose just one subject to report on, what would it be?

  • 24. What is the most difficult story you have ever covered?

  • 25. What is your favorite story you have ever covered?

  • 26. Why is this job a good fit?