Interview Crib Sheet

 

Try This test. Next time you plan to talk with a reporter, review these pointers first:

 

1. What’s the story? Tell the reporter you want to know the gist of the story first to gather facts.

 

2. Don’t rush it. Unless a reporter is up against a tight deadline, you don’t have to be interviewed on the spot. Set a time; even an hour later can help.

 

3. Ask questions of the reportera)How did the reporter happen upon the story?b) Who else is being interviewed?

 

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