News Director Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 30
What qualities do you look for in reporters?
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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
A main responsibility of a news director is to hire reporters. The candidate must discuss their experience in hiring employees, or interviewing others. The candidate may discuss qualities in reporters they look to hire that will help their final product, including reporters who are passionate, are good multi-taskers, and know the local area well. A good response shows that the candidate knows what it takes to be a successful reporter and can spot these qualities in others.
Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
"Previously being a reporter myself, I know what it takes to tell a great story. I understand how dedicated you must be to the community and how hard you must work to be first on the scene and uncovering hidden truths to help others. I look for these qualities in others that I had myself to do my job."
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Strong writers, creative storytellers, not afraid to ask tough questions. Also, someone who is very curious, a critical thinker.
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These are all essential qualities for a reporter to possess, indeed! If you have a qualifying statement to add regarding your hiring successes, this question presents a great opportunity to include that information.
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