The person youre interviewing can be referred to as the interviewee the newsmaker the guest or the talking head Quotes pulled from the interview are called sound bytes or actualities duh ID: 201310
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InterviewingSlide2
The person you’re interviewing can be referred to as: the interviewee, the newsmaker, the guest, or the talking head.Quotes pulled from the interview are called sound bytes or actualities. (duh)Newspaper reporters have it easier! Why?
They can go into depth with their interviews.We have limited time, especially for our Tomahawk actualities.
Quick FactsSlide3
Do your research.Don’t waste time asking questions that the public already knows the answer to.Ex: Asking Dr. Williams how long she has been our principal.
Warm up the talking head?Usually, it helps an interview to give the talking head the questions ahead of time. This way, he or she is prepared to answer the questions.Unless you are trying to catch the interviewee by surprise (maybe a controversial interview), this is an excellent technique.
Before the InterviewSlide4
Sound QualityOutside the Studio (nat sound, classroom noises, etc.)
Inside the Studio (mic adjustments & checks)QuestionsOpen-ended (“Do you like turtles?” vs “What do you like about turtles?”)Leading (“Were you upset when you saw the photos?” vs “How did you feel when you saw the photos?”)
ToughNot a great idea for MHS interviews; can be irritating or confrontational. (“Many students say that your PowerPoint Presentations are stupid and ineffective. How do you respond?”)
During the InterviewSlide5
ListeningPay attention to the interviewee’s answers! Awkward Interviewer Responses: “That sounds truly amazing.”
Annoyed Interviewee: “I already answered that question.”Potential actualities Do any of the answers sound “fishy?”Do you have enough information?Finish upYou may want to ask the talking head for a place for listeners to go for more information.And/or, “Would you like to add anything?”
During the InterviewSlide6
Team up with the fact checker.Edit the actuality/sound byte.Give the copywriter a lead-in.Thank the interviewee; usually, an email is appropriate.
After
the InterviewSlide7
Off the recordBad: We can’t use anything anyone tells us off the record. Good: However, it can lead us to someone who will.
Man on the streetTake a question that an ordinary citizen may like to give a comment on, station yourself (or not), and ask the question to those passing by.Phone interviewGood: convenience, pajamasBad: interruptions, bad service
What else?Slide8
Part 1:Select a noteworthy teacher, faculty member, or student and research that person. (You must have at least one outside source).
Prepare a half-page proposal outlining why you wish to interview this person and what you hope to get out of the interview. (Show your research).Once your proposal has been approved, contact that person and get his or her approval for the interview.Create ten questions, and get them approved. (Warm up the interviewee)?
Your Interview ProjectSlide9
Part 2Sign up for interview timeYou
can conduct in the studio or sign out a hand-held recorder.Conduct the interviewPart 3Write a :45 – 1:30 (intervals of about :15) story for your interview using 2-3 actualitiesRecord and editSubmitHigh five your partner