Back to Basics: Focusing an interview
I teach in a small school; currently, we’re under 500 students, and that means I’m working with brand-new students who
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interview
If you’re working with your staff on their interviewing skills, you might want to check out this video on how not to conduct an interview
There are lots of great ways to teach students how to interview, but some of the most effective lessons can
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Set up for the interview, even when you aren’t in the room
As student journalists and advisers, we often discuss how to conduct an interview – an essential skill. These days virtual
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Journalism advice by Steve Hartman from CBS News
A few months ago I wrote about my quest to contact my journalism idol, Steve Hartman from CBS News. Through
Read moreMini-lessons for advisers when news cycles are slow: Proper microphone techniques
Audio is just as important, if not more, than the video. I believe in this motto 100%. Imagine someone telling
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VIDEO 101: Video Interview Tips
3 tips to help you conduct a great video interview.
Read moreEthics of Broadcast Interviews
With broadcast journalism, how your record your interviews is almost more important than what you record. The famous Kennedy-Nixon televised
Read more13 Steps for Creating a Student News Package
Each month as a class, my students and I watch our monthly television show Ladue View, to critique what we did
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