Newspaper Columnist Mock Interview

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Question 6 of 27

Why do you want to write for this newspaper?

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

The candidate should discuss their particular interests, writing style, and topics they like to write about and how they work well with the newspaper they want to write for. They should show that their skills and writing topics work well with the kinds of stories and columns the newspaper has, and should show a knowledge of the kinds of people who read the newspaper in that area.

Christina Erne

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

"I want to write for this newspaper because I grew up in this city and I learned so much from the columnists here when I was a child. Now I want to inspire others."

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