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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
A producer is expected to know how to edit video to add to their show. The interviewer is looking for a candidate who can answer this question by referencing their editing experience.

Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
"In the past, I have edited with iMovie, Avid and Edius. I know how important it is to be able to edit video quickly to add to my shows, and I am confident I can work fast to do so."

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I have experience using final cuts. In my spare time, I do a lot of multimedia pieces, which include editing. I am not sure what software your company uses, but I'm confident that I can catch on.

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Good answer. The ability to edit video is a core skill required in the position, and you demonstrate a commitment to your own continued learning and professional development by completing multimedia pieces and building this skill in your spare time. However, be careful to avoid painting yourself in a negative light by indicating you do not know what software the company uses, as it may indicate you have not completed research on the organization. Consider re-stating the last sentence as follows: "While the majority of my experience is with Final Cut Pro, I have a strong understanding of technology and am confident in my ability to quickly learn other editing software."
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