Assignment Desk Editor Mock Interview

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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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