Reporter / MultiMedia Journalist
Posted Feb 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time a producer changed your story. How did you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they take editorial direction well and revise their work to meet approval without getting defensive.
What would you do
Pitch me a story about Rockford that you'd want to cover this week.
What they are checking: Enterprise and local news judgment, since pitching relevant community stories is a stated duty.
How do you find someone to interview when a story breaks and nobody is answering the phone?
What they are checking: Resourcefulness in arranging interviews and finding sources under time pressure.
How do you handle a source who's upset about how you covered them?
What they are checking: Professional conduct and fairness when a story draws pushback, without caving or getting combative.
How do you evaluate a tip from a viewer?
What they are checking: Judging leads and tips carefully before spending time or airing anything.
About the work
Walk me through a typical day when you shoot, write, voice and edit a story yourself.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle the full one-person workflow the posting describes, on deadline.
How do you check a fact before it goes on air?
What they are checking: Accuracy habits like checking public records and reference materials before publishing.
You have three minutes of great sound and your story slot is ninety seconds. How do you decide what stays?
What they are checking: Deciding a story's emphasis, length and format, which the posting lists.
How do you write the same story differently for TV and for the website?
What they are checking: Producing content for all platforms in a clear, engaging way.
How do you keep your grammar and spelling clean when you're rushing?
What they are checking: Copy review habits, since the posting asks them to correct grammar and style errors.
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