NEWSGATHERING AND WRITING | INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Interviewing a Real-life Journalist: Remar Nordin (The Star)

NEWS ANGLE:  

How to be a good journalist (skills, qualities, tips & tricks), the life of a journalist in Malaysia, and the experiences of working under one of the biggest media organizations in Malaysia, The Star.

 

ICE BREAKING QUESTIONS

• Firstly, can you introduce yourself?
• What are your hobbies or things you normally do on your free time?
• What are your interests?

 

 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1.      Can you explain some of your education and why you chose your major?

2.     Are there any famous journalists that inspire you? Why are they inspirational to you?

3.     What kind of content would you most prefer to write about?

4.     What qualities make good journalists?

5.     What skills do you employ when interviewing individuals for stories?

6.     Would you be hesitant to ask uncomfortable questions to your interviewees?

7.     Can you explain a time when you worked with an uncooperative interviewee?

8.     What precautions do you take to ensure your collected information is accurate?

9.     How have you managed the stress of tight deadlines?

10. What do you think the life is like right now for Malaysian journalists?

11. How do you feel about the regulation of social media and its effects on journalism?

12.  How should journalists cover the news today?

13. What are some of the ways the journalism profession can improve right now?

14. experiences working there and how did you get in there?

15. What other ways can journalism students get into a well-established firm like The Star?

 

CLOSING QUESTION

• Is there anything else you would like to add?

 

BACKUP QUESTIONS

• Do you see yourself still working under The Star in the next five years?
• How often do you use social media? Do you use it for identifying new stories?
• What publications do you read in your personal time?
• Can you share some concepts or elements you implement into every story?
• What do you think are some of strengths and weaknesses in using technology for
• storytelling?