Reporter Mock Interview

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

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA ERNE

QUESTION 5 OF 26

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

The candidate may use this answer to demonstrate their favorite subject to cover, which usually is also their strongest work. They may tell the interviewer what subject or topic they are most passionate about and why they feel they are so strong at it.

"If I could report on just one subject, it would be politics. I love working in the state house and I have already formed many connections with the politicians there."

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01 Why did you decide to become a reporter? ~REPORTER 02 Why is this job a good fit? ~REPORTER 03 What is your favorite story you have ever covered? ~REPORTER 04 What is the most difficult story you have ever covered? ~REPORTER 05 If you could choose just one subject to report on, what would it be? ~REPORTER 06 What are your salary expectations? ~REPORTER 07 What are your benefits expectations? ~REPORTER 08 Have you progressed in your career as you have expected? ~CAREER GOALS 09 Why did you decide to become a reporter over other writing jobs? ~REPORTER 10 What are your career aspirations in the future? ~CAREER GOALS 11 How does this position fit into your career plans? ~CAREER GOALS 12 What unique qualities can you offer our station/newspaper/website? ~REPORTER 13 How do you plan to find new stories to cover? ~COMPETENCY 14 Why do you want to report on this specific area? ~REPORTER 15 What is your experience with social media? ~REPORTER 16 How do you work as part of a team? ~COMPETENCY 17 What is your experience working with a photographer? ~REPORTER 18 How would you describe your writing style? ~REPORTER 19 What experience do you have making difficult decisions surrounding tragic stories? ~REPORTER 20 How are your organizational skills? ~REPORTER 21 Do you consider yourself approachable? ~REPORTER 22 How do you plan to form relationships with officials in the community? ~COMPETENCY 23 How do you work under pressure? ~COMPETENCY 24 If you could start your career over, what path would you take? ~CAREER GOALS 25 What time of day do you work best? ~REPORTER 26 What are some techniques you use to evoke emotion from your interviews? ~REPORTER

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