Assignment Desk Editor Mock Interview

Master 30 Assignment Desk Editor interview questions covering breaking news, resource coordination, and editorial judgment.

Question 13 of 30

What is a mistake you have made on the job and how did you resolve it?

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Christina Erne

Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

The candidate should talk about a time where they have made a mistake on the job or not succeeded in the way they had hoped, and how they made it better. This is a chance for the candidate to reveal something about his or herself that may show a flaw in the career, but they ultimately should talk about how they have learned from their mistakes and are now moving forward and working to resolve it over time.

Christina Erne

Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

"One time while working on the desk, I was aware we had a court case to attend for the day, but I did not read it closely enough and did not send a crew there. We were the only station not to cover it, and our viewers were disappointed we had missed a big story of the day. Going forward, I will pay closer attention to stories we should cover, and mark each important story with an asterisk so I am extra cautious."

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30Assignment Desk Editor Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become an assignment desk editor?

2.How does this job fit into your career plans?

3.What is your favorite part of being an assignment desk editor?

4.What scares you about the job?

5.What makes you a good candidate for this position?

6.Do you consider yourself a leader?

Assignment Desk Editor Mock Interview

What is a mistake you have made on the job and how did you resolve it?

30Assignment Desk Editor Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become an assignment desk editor?

2.How does this job fit into your career plans?

3.What is your favorite part of being an assignment desk editor?

4.What scares you about the job?

5.What makes you a good candidate for this position?

6.Do you consider yourself a leader?

7.Do you work well with a team?

8.How is your eyesight?

9.Why do you prefer staying inside the newsroom rather than reporting yourself?

10.What is your planning and scheduling experience like?

11.What are your favorite types of stories to cover?

12.Have you progressed in your career plans like how you imagined?

13.What is a mistake you have made on the job and how did you resolve it?

14.Why is this job right for you at this time?

15.Where do you see yourself five years from now?

16.Would you consider yourself a curious person?

17.What is your experience digging for stories?

18.How do you work under stress?

19.How do you prioritize stories for the newsroom to cover?

20.What is your experience using social media and the Internet?

21.How are your phone skills?

22.Are you interested in becoming a journalist one day?

23.What is your experience generating contacts?

24.Do you consider yourself a proactive person, or someone who is more patient?

25.What are your salary expectations?

26.Are you able to sit for up to 9 hours a day?

27.If you could start your career over, what would you do and why?

28.What is your experience working in the news industry?

29.Would you feel confident making decisions on stories when other producers and directors are unavailable?

30.What do you know about this area you want to work in?