Newspaper Columnist Mock Interview

Practice 27 Newspaper Columnist interview questions covering voice, editorial judgment, and deadline writing.

Question 20 of 27

How do you work with an editing team?

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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

Although a columnist has free control over their work, they ultimately have to have their piece undergo editing by those at the newspaper. This is to check for large mistakes or typos that will reflect badly on the publication. The editors also may offer advice on writing techniques or flow of the piece. The candidate should talk about experience having others help with the writing and how this may affect their work.

Christina Erne

Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

"I love working with an editing team because they often catch mistakes of mine that I have looked over. They are a strong asset to have because they will keep the integrity of the piece while also helping me fine tune it. I love compromise."

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27Newspaper Columnist Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become a columnist?

2.What do you like to write about?

3.What makes your writing unique?

4.Why do you believe you are a good fit for the job?

5.How do you describe your writing style?

Newspaper Columnist Mock Interview

How do you work with an editing team?

27Newspaper Columnist Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become a columnist?

2.What do you like to write about?

3.What makes your writing unique?

4.Why do you believe you are a good fit for the job?

5.How do you describe your writing style?

6.Why do you want to write for this newspaper?

7.Why do you want to live in this city/state/community?

8.How do you plan on getting readers to read your column each week?

9.What do you consider your specialty topic to write about?

10.What credentials do you have to make people trust you?

11.What are your salary expectations?

12.What are your benefits expectations?

13.Why is this job right for you at this time?

14.Where do you see yourself five years from now?

15.What is your ultimate career goal?

16.What do you hope to gain in this job?

17.What will your work add to our publication?

18.How do you stay up to date with the latest world news?

19.How do you combat negative feedback from viewers?

20.How do you work with an editing team?

21.What is your experience with social media?

22.Do you prefer working in an office or at home?

23.What do you believe is your role in the community as a columnist?

24.How do you work under stress?

25.Are you looking for a part time or full time job?

26.If you could start your career over, what would you do and why?

27.What is your experience with pagination?