Interview

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 Interview

is a  
" Focused exchange of questions and answers".

       It can be for :
  • Print Media  (Newspaper, magazines, etc.)
  • Electronic Media (Radio/TV)
  • Social Media or New Media 

Why Interview?

Practicing true journalism by digging out or collecting relevant information from the relevant person on a certain topic.


Interviewer: A person who asks for and conducts the interview, usually known as a host.

Interviewee:  A person who answers the questions, usually known as a guest.


Types of Interview

 1: Information Interview: 

 In this type, we usually try to get the facts and figures about the topic.

 2: Personality (or Portrait ) Interview: 

 In this kind of interview, we try to explore the experience and life of the interviewee, and in such an interview our interviewee is usually a celebrity, or public figure like a politician, popular Radio/TV anchor, sportsperson, educationist, etc.  

 3: Opinion Interview: 

 We often need such interviews to know the opinion or standpoint of the interviewee on a specific issue, event, or development.

 Note:  

You may need an Interview as a tool.

Above three interview types usually be recorded to broadcast as a whole. But journalists also conduct interviews for research purposes known as "Research Interview" or to get an isolated statement for a radio/tv report with clips known as "Statement Interview".

 A: Research interview: Its typically conducted to enhance knowledge on a certain topic to practice Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR), Data-Driven Journalism (DDJ), Higher Education Research (MS/MPhil/Ph.D.), etc.

Or

A Research Interview is to get in-depth information/knowledge about something from a relevant person.

The possibility of consolidating authentic and true knowledge in a story can be ensured by conducting a research interview.

B: Statement Interview:  Interview to be recorded for having Sound Bit (for Radio) or SOT (Sound-on-tape) for TV.

 A recorded comment, usually audio and video, from a news source other than the anchor, narration, or voiceover, played during a news story. Usually an edited portion of a larger statement

Types of Interview in terms of Questions or questionnaires:

1- Structured Interviews: 

If all questions are well prepared and predeterminant then the interview will be called "STRUCTURED INTERVIEW".

2- Semi-Structured Interviews: 

If a few questions are predeterminant then the interview will be called "SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEW".

3- Unstructured Interviews:

If all questions are not predeterminant and the interviewer may ask anything, such an interview be called an "UN-STRUCTURED INTERVIEW".

   How to conduct a successful Interview   

Before diving into the following steps, think for a while with a free mind, calculate your scope, and know your target audience.

Step 1: Pitch an IDEA or Topic

Step 2: Do research to have in-depth knowledge about the selected topic/idea by approaching published/released work, colleagues, experts, books, the internet, etc.

Step3: Prepare your questionnaire (Having at least five predeterminant questions).

Step 3: Choose the most appropriate and relevant interviewee and decide the time and venue.

Step 4:  Prepare your gadgets/equipment/tools, like audio/sound recorder, camcorder, smartphone, battery charger, external microphone, laptop (if possible), handheld light, tripod, batteries, charger/power bank.


Script for Interview:

Usually, the script has the following sections.

A. INTRODUCTION:

      Introducing the followings:

  • Your self
  • Your Station (Radio/TV/any social media platform)
  • Your Program and Topic
  • Your Guest (Interviewee)

B:  QUESTIONNAIRE:

There are four different types of questions usually being asked.

1- Closed-Ended Questions: (The Answer to such kinds of questions is in YES/NO)

2- Open-Ended Questions: How/Why (Answers are in detail)

3- Stumbling Blocks:  Either-or

4-  Multiple questions: More than one


Questionnaire:

At least five predeterminant questions are to be asked of the interviewee.

Q1-----

Q2-----

Q3-----  

Q4-----

Q5-----

Formal closing of the interview (Thanking him/her for giving time and valuable shares)

C: CONCLUSION:

Concluding remarks about the topic by adding the main information/knowledge shared by your interviewee during the interview and message. 

D: SIGNING OFF & FEEDBACK:

Tell your audience about the upcoming interview/topic and ask them to share their feedback and suggestions for improving your program. 


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