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Newspaper Editor Mock Interview

Question 4 of 31 for our Newspaper Editor Mock Interview

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Question 4 of 31

Considering your background is in a different industry than ours, how do you think you'll fit into the job?

It's important to understand that a profession can span different industries. For instance, in the legal profession, one can work in corporate, financial, or criminal law. The same goes for the profession of the editor. The framework of editing can be applied to many topics and industries.



First, fall back on the fundamental aspects of editing itself: demonstrate your expertise and mastery of the fundamentals by explaining techniques, methods, and frameworks that you've learned in your education or on the job. If possible, end by relating it to some common ground that you have found between your past work and the publication you're applying to.



In your response, make sure you address the main concern directly and inspire confidence by conveying that you have a strong understanding of the publication's content.



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  • 4. Considering your background is in a different industry than ours, how do you think you'll fit into the job?

      How to Answer

      It's important to understand that a profession can span different industries. For instance, in the legal profession, one can work in corporate, financial, or criminal law. The same goes for the profession of the editor. The framework of editing can be applied to many topics and industries.



      First, fall back on the fundamental aspects of editing itself: demonstrate your expertise and mastery of the fundamentals by explaining techniques, methods, and frameworks that you've learned in your education or on the job. If possible, end by relating it to some common ground that you have found between your past work and the publication you're applying to.



      In your response, make sure you address the main concern directly and inspire confidence by conveying that you have a strong understanding of the publication's content.



      Written by Ryan Brown

      Answer Example

      "You're right that I've mostly edited fiction before. At the end of the day, editing boils down to two components. First is to make sure that the piece is free from technical errors, like grammar and punctuation. That's common whether I'm editing a piece about the financial crisis or a human interest piece. Second of all, the act of editing involves understanding the mechanics of the piece, and making sure that the reader has a good understanding of [...]. So, for example, I know that the tech section of your newspaper has lots of tips and tricks for your readers. I'd ensure that the writer stays on point by [...]."

      Written by Ryan Brown