Photojournalist Mock Interview

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What makes a good story?

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Christina Erne
Christina Erne

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

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.

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