How to Answer: What makes a good story?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Photojournalist job interview.
24. What makes a good story?
How to Answer
The hiring manager is looking for someone who has extensive knowledge of creating a story, from the idea in the beginning to the final product with written and visual elements. The candidate should describe in their own words what they believe makes up a good story, whether it is getting the best interview possible, using visuals from tiny details to tell a larger story, or getting the most emotional sound bite and a close up shot to the victim. The candidate should discuss how they will work to create the best stories possible through these ideas of what stories should be.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I believe a good story is made up of both strong written elements and visual ones, too. Pictures tell a story better than writing ever could, so the best stories capture important images, whether it is the moment the house burns down, the tear rolling down the victim's cheek, or the child busting into a large smile seeing her father."
Written by Christina Erne