Many journalism students are completely focused on their resume and video

demo reel. Don't get me wrong, those are important factors but according to

http://www.becomeanewsreporter.com many up and coming reporters and anchors

are missing the actual interview technique.

Half the battle of becoming a news anchor or news reporter is just getting

the interview. You've submitted countless resumes and video reels and you

finally got an interview. You walk into the interview looking good, smelling

good, and ready to go. Then, you lay a big dud! What happened? Remember...you

are still competing with numerous applicants that are hungry for that

reporter or anchor position. You need to "stand out!" So, how can you

avoid a dud interview? The answer: Sell yourself to the News Director!

Try to think about your interview from the News Director's point of

view...what is the station really looking for? As an news anchor or reporter,

you will be assigned to cover fires, car accidents, grand openings, and

countless other stories. Those stories are actually easy because the story is

already there...just cover it and fill in the blanks. That's not

impressive! The News Director is looking for the reporter that can create and

develop their own stories. They send you out in the street and you come back

with an informative, entertaining, value-driven edited news story. You

don't want the News Director to feel like they have to hand you every

single story idea.

So during your interview, you need to share some story ideas that you think

will be beneficial to the station and their viewers. For example before your

interview, you've researched stories on their real estate market, their job

market, or their local sports teams. This tells the News Director that

you've already researched their market and you're bringing creative ideas

to the table. In reality, you're separating yourself from the other

applicants.

Also, be willing to take on extra jobs and responsibilities at the station.

And yes, you can relay this information to the News Director during the

interview. Share an example where you went "above and beyond" the call of

duty in your current job. The News Director is always on the "look out"

for new talent but they definitely want an integrity driven, hard working,

team player.

Your #1 job in your interview is to create T.O.M.A...Top of Mind Awareness!

If you bring story ideas into the interview and prove that you are willing to

take on extra responsibility you are creating T.O.M.A. which helps you

"stand out" during your interview.

Many journalism students are completely focused on their resume and video

demo reel. Don't get me wrong, those are important factors but according to

http://www.becomeanewsreporter.com many up and coming reporters and anchors

are missing the actual interview technique.

Half the battle of becoming a news anchor or news reporter is just getting

the interview. You've submitted countless resumes and video reels and you

finally got an interview. You walk into the interview looking good, smelling

good, and ready to go. Then, you lay a big dud! What happened? Remember...you

are still competing with numerous applicants that are hungry for that

reporter or anchor position. You need to "stand out!" So, how can you

avoid a dud interview? Sell yourself to the News Director!

Try to think about your interview from the News Director's point of

view...what is the station really looking for? As an news anchor or reporter,

you will be assigned to cover fires, car accidents, grand openings, and

countless other stories. Those stories are actually easy because the story is

already there...just cover it and fill in the blanks. That's not

impressive! The News Director is looking for the reporter that can create and

develop their own stories. They send you out in the street and you come back

with an informative, entertaining, value-driven edited news story. You

don't want the News Director to feel like they have to hand you every

single story idea.

So during your interview, you need to share some story ideas that you think

will be beneficial to the station and their viewers. For example before your

interview, you've researched stories on their real estate market, their job

market, or their local sports teams. This tells the News Director that

you've already researched their market and you're bringing creative ideas

to the table. In reality, you're separating yourself from the other

applicants.

Also, be willing to take on extra jobs and responsibilities at the station.

And yes, you can relay this information to the News Director during the

interview. Share an example where you went "above and beyond" the call of

duty in your current job. The News Director is always on the "look out"

for new talent but they definitely want an integrity driven, hard working,

team player.

Your #1 job in your interview is to create T.O.M.A...Top of Mind Awareness!

If you bring story ideas into the interview and prove that you are willing to

take on extra responsibility you are creating T.O.M.A. which helps you

"stand out" during your interview.