INTERVIEW IN

JOURNALISM
AND REQUISITES OF A GOOD
INTERVIEW
PRESENTED BY
Laraib Fatima
Mehvish Rafique
Yusra Khan
Noor Fatima
Momina Fajar
Interview:
 Aninterview is a structured conversation
where one participant asks questions, and
the other provides answers. In common
parlance, the word "interview" refers to a
one-on-one conversation between an
interviewer and an interviewee.
 Interviewer:
“A person who conducts an interview.”
 One (such as a journalist) who obtains information
from another by asking a series of questions.
 The interviewer is the

person tasked to complete

the interview; that is, to present
the questionnaires – pose
the questions, listen to and
record the answers of the
interviewees – in accordance
with the procedures and
regulations presented in this
manual.
Interviewee:
“One who is interviewed”
The interviewee (respondent) is the
person selected to answer the
questionnaire with whom the
interviewer interacts. The
questionnaire is the instrument
developed to collect the necessary
information.
Journalism:
“Journalism is the activity of gathering,
assessing, creating, and presenting news and
information.”
Journalism is the production and distribution of
reports on the interaction of events, facts, ideas,
and people that are the "news of the day" and
that informs society to at least some degree.
The word, a noun,
applies to the
occupation, the
methods of
gathering
information, and
the organizing
literary styles.
Five Principal Types of
Journalism:
Each journalistic form and style uses
different techniques and writes for
different purposes and audiences.
There are five principal types of
journalism:
Investigative
News
Reviews
Columns
Feature writing
JOURNALISTS
Journalistsresearch, write,
edit, proofread and file news
stories, features and articles.
Ajournalist is an individual that
collects/gathers information in
form of text, audio or pictures,
processes them to a news-worthy
form and disseminates it to the
public.
Journalistic Interview:
A journalistic interview takes the form
of a conversation between two or
more people: interviewer(s) ask
questions to elicit facts or statements
from interviewee(s). Interviews are a
standard part of
journalism and
media reporting.
Types of interview in
journalism:
Phone interview
Broadcast interview
In-person interview (Meet-and-
greet interview)
On-the-record interview
Off-the-record interview
Background interview
Email interview
1. Phone interview

 Journalistswill often be located miles away

from their interviewees, but remain keen to
speak to them directly. Phone interviews are
currently the most common form taken by
media interviews. Telephonic Interview:
the telephonic interview has been found a
useful way of getting the views of local
people when you are very near press time,
which perhaps accounts for the extension in
its use. For instance, suppose some
restrictions on a commodity were suddenly
lifted, and you were told to get interviews
for a local angle story:
 These interviews will often be
transcribed and published in text
format, for an industry podcast, or
radio piece
 Advantages: Wherever you, and the
journalist, are in the world, there are
no barriers to an interview,
2. Broadcast interview
This could be live on radio or TV, or
the recording may be kept and
subsequently broadcast, for example
on an industry podcast.
Advantages:
This type of interview is unique
in offering the opportunity to be
seen ‘in person’, able to much
more effectively engage people
when you have access to tools
such as tone of voice and – if the
interview is on video – body
language and gestures.
3. In-person interview
(Meet-and-greet
interview):
This type of interview can be
difficult to secure. Reporters are
extremely busy and always on
deadline, so when they want to
take the time to meet and speak
with you in person, it’s a definite
positive.
Ameet-and-greet is an indication
that the reporter wishes to
establish rapport and a
longstanding relationship with a
source.
4.On-the-record interview:

 On-the-record interviews are the most

straightforward. They involve questions the
reporter seeks answers to, typically for a
specific story, and are pretty much a sure
bet for being quoted and visible. Sometimes
a reporter will provide a list of questions in
advance, but this is not a guarantee or
requirement. Either way, prepare your
talking points and stick to them throughout
your conversation. If a question comes up
that you don’t have an answer to or don’t
want to speak to, it’s fine to say that directly
to the reporter.
Advantages:
 This is the quickest and easiest way to
establish a rapport with a journalist, and
provides a strong foundation for a mutually
beneficial relationship with them in the
future.
5. Off-the-record interview:

 Reporters are interested in off-the-

record interviews when they are doing
initial groundwork for a potential story
but don’t yet have enough material to
move on. While off-the-record is
intended to create a safe zone in
conversation, in this interview type, the
reporter has a job to do, so tailor your
responses accordingly.
6. Background interview:
A standard background interview means that a
reporter is interested in your knowledge based
on his or her area of coverage. Generally, a
background interview involves speaking with a
reporter to discuss trends you see in your
industry, potential future story ideas and the
like, but does not necessarily mean you’ll be
quoted in the moment. By also sharing details of
your specific focus and noteworthy experience,
you can provide a reporter with a frame of
reference for upcoming story needs. A
background interview usually doesn’t result in a
story right away, but it is a great way to
establish yourself as a future subject matter
source
7.Email interview:
 Email interviews are actually quite ideal.
They involve exchanging questions and
answers solely through email
communication, so there’s little margin for
error and you can control your message
completely. Sometimes a reporter will
request a phone call
to clarify any points
in an email response,
but it’s generally
straightforward and
to the point.
Four Principles of
Interviewing:

Prepare carefully, familiarizing yourself

with as much background as possible.
Establish a relationship with the
source conducive to obtaining
information.
Ask questions that are relevant to the
source and that induce the source to
talk.
Listen and watch attentively.
Purposes of the Interview:

The goals of the interview may vary

by the intended use for the
information (for advertising, public
relations, or journalistic purposes)
and by the type of story that is being
told (business, human interest, civic
issues.)
Their common goal is the gathering of
accurate, factual, and comprehensive
material that will contribute to an
appropriate and interesting message.
Importance of
Interviews:
Interviews are a standard part of
journalism and media reporting. In
journalism, interviews are one of
the most important methods used
to collect information, and
present views to readers,
listeners, or viewers.
The interview is one of the if not
the most important tools we as
journalists have to obtain
to expand on information we may
have from other sources, and to
clarify facts and see things from
different perspectives.
Basic Requirements for an Interview:

 Research the company and position.

 Multiple copies of resume, credentials
and photos.
 Dress well.
 Punctuality.
 How can you benefit them?
 Recall your past achievements.
 Any references?
 Presence of mind.
 Knowledge of what you have written in
your resume.
 Negotiation skills.
Tips Every Journalist Needs to
Conduct a Successful Interview:

 Research the person you’re

interviewing ahead of time
 Scope out a solid location for the
interview
 Write down the questions you plan
to ask in advance
 Use a recording device so you can
be fully engaged in the conversation
 Transcribe your recording to make
sure you don’t miss anything