Interview with a Journalist
As a communication studies major, I interviewed an individual with a journalist as her profession. As a journalist, she finds that communication is indefinitely an intricate part of her job. Whether it be written or oral communication, it always plays a major role in determining how successful she can become. She believes that interviews are perhaps the most important. With these interviews, comes oral skills as well as written. Being able to understand and interpret what the interviewee is saying allows for a well-written article. Written skills are needed to take notes from the interviews conducted. Follow-up emails, phone calls, and even thank you notes are all included in the written communication skills needed. Obviously, basic writing skills and accuracy in grammar is also important for the journalism profession.
As far as preparation, my interviewee had a few suggestions to follow. She said that manners and politeness are always important for interviewing. Learning how to be punctual is always necessary in the business world, but when meeting people for lunches and such, it is exceptionally necessary. Brushing up on grammar rules prior to writing and editing your articles is important as well. As far as oral communication preparation goes, practicing having a positive attitude and a smile on your face is most important. Journalists should always have a friendly manner, which allow those getting interviewed to feel more comfortable talking to them and answering questions.
I enjoyed interviewing my friend about her profession. As a result, she re-emphasized important points that were taught to me, but also helped me to realize some things I could do to prepare myself for the “real world” of journalism.
As far as preparation, my interviewee had a few suggestions to follow. She said that manners and politeness are always important for interviewing. Learning how to be punctual is always necessary in the business world, but when meeting people for lunches and such, it is exceptionally necessary. Brushing up on grammar rules prior to writing and editing your articles is important as well. As far as oral communication preparation goes, practicing having a positive attitude and a smile on your face is most important. Journalists should always have a friendly manner, which allow those getting interviewed to feel more comfortable talking to them and answering questions.
I enjoyed interviewing my friend about her profession. As a result, she re-emphasized important points that were taught to me, but also helped me to realize some things I could do to prepare myself for the “real world” of journalism.
1 Comments:
You don't think when you're reading an article that the interviewer can change the article simply by how they interpret what the interviewee is saying. That's pretty cool.
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