Reporter Mock Interview

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

Question 26 of 26

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

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

A good response is to discuss how the candidate creates stories that do not only report facts, but also tell a story full of emotion. The candidate should discuss the types of questions they ask to interview emotional characters to evoke their strongest feelings about the subject. They should also talk about some of their favorite stories in the past and how they used thinking outside of the box to make the story unique and interesting.

Christina Erne

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

"In every story I produce, I try to first write a story with strictly the facts, then I go back and add specific quotes from the person I interviewed that show their passion about the subject. I include pauses they may leave in speaking to best show their personality as well as their story."

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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?

Reporter Mock Interview

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

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?