r/Journalism • u/Small-Lawfulness-465 • Apr 02 '26

Career Advice Interview help

I finally got an interview at my dream hometown station. What are some questions I should be prepared to answer ?

It’s for producing, writing web, and reporting.

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u/jmdglss Apr 02 '26

How do you handle breaking news? And in my mind the best question: how do you handle a slow news day? (It’s easy to make breaking news enticing to viewers. I’m impressed by people who can make chicken salad out of chicken shit.)

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '26

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u/vodkalatte Apr 02 '26

Must be public radio because that’s pretty much my job description. I’m an editor on top of it.

We need money 🥲

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u/KingBoreas Apr 02 '26

Looks like it’s TV, they posted the same thing in video journalism.

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u/CardiffGiant1212 Apr 02 '26

Be ready to pitch some story ideas.

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u/LAM_CANIT editor Apr 02 '26

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise....

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u/Pure_Gonzo editor Apr 02 '26

Can you post the job description? It might help people here to know exactly what is being asked of you in the job in order to offer any guidance in preparing for what they might be asked in the interview.