Journalist Mock Interview

Practice 30 Journalist interview questions covering breaking news, source ethics, and deadline pressure.

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Walk me through your education.

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I recently completed my Bachelor's Degree in English, thinking that I wanted to be a content writer for online publications, and social media content. I ended up changing my path slightly, into sports journalism. The courses that I excelled in included Advanced Interviewing Techniques as well as Broadcast for on-air performance, and field producing."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Most employers who are looking for a journalist will require a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, English, or a related field. Although your education is on your resume, the interviewer is asking you to expand on your post-secondary education experience. A few highlights you can focus on are some of the relevant topics you learned about while attending your journalism courses. Discuss how your post-secondary education will help you in this new role.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am a big believer in post-secondary education. It adds a lot of value to those newer to the workplace. My post-secondary education was in Communication with a minor in Political Journalism. The courses in this program helped me to develop stronger industry relationships through professional correspondence. I also learned persuasive writing skills which have proven to be incredibly helpful when writing pieces on the hottest topics of today."

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30Journalist Interview Questions & Answers

1.Rate for me your knowledge of social media. In which platforms are you the strongest?

2.What issue, currently on the political agenda, interests you the most right now?

3.Tell me about the last book you read and what your biggest takeaway was from the experience.

4.Which topics interest you the most, when it comes to reading, writing, and research?

5.How important is it to exercise impartial narrative in your writing?

Journalist Mock Interview

Walk me through your education.

30Journalist Interview Questions & Answers

1.Rate for me your knowledge of social media. In which platforms are you the strongest?

2.What issue, currently on the political agenda, interests you the most right now?

3.Tell me about the last book you read and what your biggest takeaway was from the experience.

4.Which topics interest you the most, when it comes to reading, writing, and research?

5.How important is it to exercise impartial narrative in your writing?

6.Would you rather write a story that laid down the facts, or one that entertained an audience?

7.Are you comfortable interviewing people? Tell me about your exposure to one-on-one interviews.

8.Would you be hesitant to ask potentially uncomfortable questions?

9.Would you take on a story that could tarnish the reputation of another?

10.How do you feel about recent steps towards the regulation of social media?

11.Do you have aspirations to work for one of the 'Big 4' networks?

12.Walk me through your education.

13.Do you prefer AP Style or Chicago Style writing? Which writing style guide do you best follow?

14.In a world filled with fake news, how do you ensure the legitimacy of your sources?

15.What was the worst performing story you have ever written? What did you learn from the experience?

16.Name 3 qualities you include in every story you write.

17.What negative things have you heard about our publication?

18.Being a journalist is a 24/7 job. Are you prepared to always be on, and available?

19.How would you make our blog more compelling, increase readership and boost social shares?

20.If you could improve your writing style in any way, what area would you focus on?

21.Which famous writer are you inspired by or appreciate the most?

22.If you could write about anything, which topic would you choose and why?

23.How do you determine priorities when you have multiple deadlines approaching?

24.Do you consider yourself a persuasive person? How important is the power of persuasion, in journalism?

25.When a significant problem arises, what is your first reaction?

26.Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

27.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

28.How did you prepare for this interview?

29.Do you feel that you are currently paid what you are worth?

30.In what type of situations is it better to stretch the truth to sell a story?