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Multimedia Journalist Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Multimedia Journalist interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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What are your salary expectations?

The candidate should pose a realistic idea of what they hope to receive for a salary. Typically, multimedia journalists make between $20,000-$40,000 depending on the television market size located within the city at which the job is located. The more viewers the station or website receives, the more the multimedia journalist can expect to be paid. Therefore, the candidate should answer with a range of salaries based on their previous salary and what they expect to make in the new location.



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30 Multimedia Journalist Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. What are your salary expectations?

  • 2. How does this position fit into your career goals?

  • 3. How do you plan to come up with fresh story ideas?

  • 4. How well do you work with a team?

  • 5. What is your least favorite part of being a multimedia journalist?

  • 6. If you could choose one subject to cover for the rest of your career, what would it be?

  • 7. If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

  • 8. Have you ever taken a role in a company that hasn't fit into your long-term career plans?

  • 9. What is one ethical question you have run into while reporting a story and how did you resolve it?

  • 10. What is your experience on live television?

  • 11. How do you work on tight deadline?

  • 12. What part of the job are you most excited about?

  • 13. What is your experience working with technology and social media?

  • 14. What are your benefits expectations?

  • 15. Why do you think this particular city/state/television market would benefit from you working here?

  • 16. Why did you want to become a multimedia journalist?

  • 17. How will your previous experience help you exceed at being a multimedia journalist?

  • 18. When did you realize you wanted to become a multimedia journalist?

  • 19. What was the biggest mistake you have ever made while on the job?

  • 20. What are your favorite types of stories to report on?

  • 21. Where do you see yourself five years from now?

  • 22. Why is this job a good fit for you?

  • 23. Who is your biggest role model?

  • 24. What does the title "multimedia journalist" mean to you?

  • 25. What is your favorite part about being a multimedia journalist?

  • 26. What was the most challenging story you have ever covered?

  • 27. What is your experience with lighting?

  • 28. What is your experience with working cameras?

  • 29. What is your favorite story you have covered?

  • 30. What skills do you have that set you apart from other potential candidates?