News Director Mock Interview
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How would you describe yourself as a manager?
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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
The candidate should describe their personality traits and how they help to make a good manager. The candidate should describe what they consider a successful manager, including someone who is open to helping others, knowledgeable about news, and is a good decision-maker for the news and sales departments. A manager is expected to work well with all employees in the news department, including reporters, photographers, producers, and assignment desk editors. In answering this question, they should touch on how they plan to manage each of the departments, with a moderation of understanding and power.
Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
"I describe myself as a level-headed and understanding manager. I recognize that managers are expected to make hard decisions within the news department, but are also expected to help the reporters write and edit interesting stories. A good manager must always have the best interests of the company in mind, and I believe that my ability to direct others and help everyone do the best work they can do will make the company a success."
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One who listens and collaborates. I ensure people feel they are heard and valued and feel a part of the decision making process vs just being a follower. I encourage people to use their voice, to flex their editorial might, and at the same time be comfortable raising concerns if something is going wrong. And while I can make decisions on my own, encouraging others to give their perspective, that it would be considered fair, helps them grow and the organization to be reflective.
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You provide a comprehensive and descriptive answer - this is great! If you have any story-based examples of times when you have deployed these approaches/characteristics, it may be nice to include. By giving real-life examples of 'a time when,' you can bring your words into action.
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