News Director Mock Interview
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Question 26 of 30
What influenced you to become a manager?
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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
A good response would be an honest one about why the candidate became interested in news directing and why believe they are good enough to fit this job description. The candidate should discuss an event or series of events in their life that has lead them to this position, such as an extensive career in news, and a love for managing a team. A manager must have some kind of love for helping others and having a balance between control and compromise with their employees. The candidate should discuss this balance and how they believe they will be successful at it.
Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
"I believe that I have had a lot of success in my past working with all of my team members, and people have always told me that I am a good decision maker when everyone else is uncertain. I feel that I am ready to lead a team and help lead us all to a strong newscast."
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