Sports Reporter Mock Interview

Master 28 Sports Reporter interview questions covering breaking news, on-camera presence, and source development.

Question 26 of 28

How would you react to working overtime?

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

Careers in the news and publishing industries often require reporters to work overtime in order to complete the work. Sports reporters must be willing to work the necessary hours when a game is on a rain or weather delay, or come in on the weekend for a makeup game. A hiring manager wants to hire a candidate who is willing to get the job done, even if it means working a little extra that week.

Christina Erne

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

"I am familiar with the schedule reporters have, and I know that at the end of the day, sports need to be covered. Therefore, I will do whatever I can to make sure I will be there, however long it takes."

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Pretty good, most of the international sport is played overseas.

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Consider giving a little more detail to provide the interviewer with more insight into your availability and willingness to work overtime. Are you willing to travel a set number of days or weeks per month? Do you enjoy traveling overseas?

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28Sports Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become a sports reporter?

2.What is your favorite sport to watch?

3.What sports reporter do you admire?

4.What is your favorite sport to cover?

Sports Reporter Mock Interview

How would you react to working overtime?

28Sports Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why do you want to become a sports reporter?

2.What is your favorite sport to watch?

3.What sports reporter do you admire?

4.What is your favorite sport to cover?

5.What is your least favorite sport to cover?

6.Do you consider yourself a quiet or loud sports game spectator?

7.What are your salary expectations?

8.What are your benefits expectations?

9.When did you realize you wanted to work in the sports industry?

10.Why is this job right for you at this time in your career?

11.What is your experience shooting video and pictures?

12.How well do you work with a team?

13.If you could choose another career, what would it be and why?

14.What are your future career aspirations?

15.How do you work under a tight deadline?

16.How do you prioritize sports stories for the day?

17.Do you prefer reporting on local or national sports?

18.How do you develop relationships with athletes?

19.How does this position fit into your career goals?

20.Where do you see yourself five years from now?

21.How would you describe your writing style?

22.How do you find new and unique sports story ideas?

23.Did you ever play any sports?

24.What is your favorite sports comeback of all time and how well do you think it was covered?

25.How will your sports reporting be set apart from others?

26.How would you react to working overtime?

27.What time during the day do you work best?

28.How do you remain professional during casual sporting events?