Sports Reporter Mock Interview

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

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA ERNE
QUESTION 4 OF 28

What is your favorite sport to cover?

The candidate should discuss their favorite sport to cover and why they like it so much. They should mention their specific strengths working with this sport, the athletes, or the fans. A good sports reporter is able to report on virtually any sport or any story related to sports or sporting events, and should discuss that regardless of the sport, they are able to do their best work. However, they can show a preference for one based on specific skills.

"My favorite sport to cover is professional hockey, specifically the Bruins. My father grew up in Boston and over the years has taught me so much about the team and its history. I know all about their sporting history against other teams, and am constantly staying up to date with the latest professional hockey league events and news."

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28 Sports Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

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01 Why do you want to become a sports reporter? ~SPORTS REPORTER 02 What is your favorite sport to watch? ~SPORTS REPORTER 03 What sports reporter do you admire? ~SPORTS REPORTER 04 What is your favorite sport to cover? ~SPORTS REPORTER 05 What is your least favorite sport to cover? ~SPORTS REPORTER 06 Do you consider yourself a quiet or loud sports game spectator? ~SPORTS REPORTER 07 What are your salary expectations? ~SPORTS REPORTER 08 What are your benefits expectations? ~SPORTS REPORTER 09 When did you realize you wanted to work in the sports industry? ~SPORTS REPORTER 10 Why is this job right for you at this time in your career? ~CAREER GOALS 11 What is your experience shooting video and pictures? ~SPORTS REPORTER 12 How well do you work with a team? ~SPORTS REPORTER 13 If you could choose another career, what would it be and why? ~CAREER GOALS 14 What are your future career aspirations? ~CAREER GOALS 15 How do you work under a tight deadline? ~COMPETENCY 16 How do you prioritize sports stories for the day? ~COMPETENCY 17 Do you prefer reporting on local or national sports? ~SPORTS REPORTER 18 How do you develop relationships with athletes? ~COMPETENCY 19 How does this position fit into your career goals? ~CAREER GOALS 20 Where do you see yourself five years from now? ~CAREER GOALS 21 How would you describe your writing style? ~SPORTS REPORTER 22 How do you find new and unique sports story ideas? ~COMPETENCY 23 Did you ever play any sports? ~SPORTS REPORTER 24 What is your favorite sports comeback of all time and how well do you think it was covered? ~SPORTS REPORTER 25 How will your sports reporting be set apart from others? ~SPORTS REPORTER 26 How would you react to working overtime? ~SPORTS REPORTER 27 What time during the day do you work best? ~SPORTS REPORTER 28 How do you remain professional during casual sporting events? ~COMPETENCY
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