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Question 26 of 30 for our News Director Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 30

How will you elevate our company?

"I know that I am capable of making your company an even better one over time. Although you already have many great practices in place, I would want to ask each reporter and photographer what shift they prefer to work, so our workers will be their happiest and most efficient when they come in. I also will host open office hours each day so employees can come in and discuss any issues they have, so that they can be quickly resolved with me."

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How to Answer: How will you elevate our company?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a News Director job interview.

  • 26. How will you elevate our company?

      How to Answer

      A good response is to discuss specific examples of ways the candidate plans to make the company a stronger one. Ways of answering include creating new segments for the television shows, hiring writers and editors who have strong skills to make each product an error-free and flawless one, and motivating workers to do their best work by offering them tips and providing promotions for those who go above and beyond.



      Written by Christina Erne

      Answer Example

      "I know that I am capable of making your company an even better one over time. Although you already have many great practices in place, I would want to ask each reporter and photographer what shift they prefer to work, so our workers will be their happiest and most efficient when they come in. I also will host open office hours each day so employees can come in and discuss any issues they have, so that they can be quickly resolved with me."

      Written by Christina Erne

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "With my skillset in journalism, community building, both internally and externally, I can help elevate the company to become leaders who get storytelling right and understanding the nuances of the community and providing accurate reflection. We can bring more people into our tent, connect with our brand because it stands as a leader in the market in breaking news, exclusives, investigative reporting that reflects the diversity of the market."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is a good start! I recommend leaning toward what the organization is doing right and how you will elevate those factors. When you say 'elevate the company to become leaders who get storytelling right....' it could come across as a criticism (something you feel they are not doing right, in the present). To achieve an answer that is more flattering to you and the employer, try being more detailed/specific on the action steps you plan to take.

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