Reporter Mock Interview

Master 26 Reporter interview questions covering source development, deadline pressure, and editorial judgment.

Question 23 of 26

How do you work under pressure?

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

A reporter is expected to produce well written and visual stories often in less than a day. Tight deadlines often put much stress on reporters, and the hiring manager wants to see if the candidate is able to put up with the high stress career. A good response discusses the candidate's ability to produce good work while rushed or under pressure.

Christina Erne

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

"I understand what it takes to create a story in just a few hours and still have it be my best work possible. I have experience writing clean work quickly with little to no mistakes for editors to check over, and I often enjoy the rush of being put under pressure to create my stories."

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26Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why did you decide to become a reporter?

Reporter Mock Interview

How do you work under pressure?

26Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why did you decide to become a reporter?

2.Why is this job a good fit?

3.What is your favorite story you have ever covered?

4.What is the most difficult story you have ever covered?

5.If you could choose just one subject to report on, what would it be?

6.What are your salary expectations?

7.What are your benefits expectations?

8.Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?

9.Why did you decide to become a reporter over other writing jobs?

10.What are your career aspirations in the future?

11.How does this position fit into your career plans?

12.What unique qualities can you offer our station/newspaper/website?

13.How do you plan to find new stories to cover?

14.Why do you want to report on this specific area?

15.What is your experience with social media?

16.How do you work as part of a team?

17.What is your experience working with a photographer?

18.How would you describe your writing style?

19.What experience do you have making difficult decisions surrounding tragic stories?

20.How are your organizational skills?

21.Do you consider yourself approachable?

22.How do you plan to form relationships with officials in the community?

23.How do you work under pressure?

24.If you could start your career over, what path would you take?

25.What time of day do you work best?

26.What are some techniques you use to evoke emotion from your interviews?