With the increasing competition between journalists, it is increasingly becoming a battle between journalist vs. reporter. This is not always a bad thing as it forces both parties to hone their skills to produce the best work possible. Nowadays, some companies and organizations are willing to pay more for original and well-written interviews compared to hiring a freelancer or hiring an agency. It is true that with the competition between a reporter and a journalist, it would be difficult for any news outlet to survive without a freelance journalist. However, what can be done to increase the overall quality of the work?

First and foremost, it is important to establish rapport between the interviewee and the interviewer. Without this, a reporter’s questions and/or observations may be interpreted as biased and therefore, his or her work done might suffer. This has become a trend in recent years. A lot of journalists and news editors feel that they must have complete access to the interviewee in order to conduct a good interview, as a lack of this makes a reporter less effective at his job.

Therefore, in order for an interviewee to get a better sense of the reporter’s professionalism, he or she should make sure to create a good first impression on the interviewing team. This does not only include an interview, but also a first impression on the interviewer. To make this happen, it is important for the interviewee to dress casually so as not to intimidate the interviewer but also because a casual look is more inviting and will show that the interviewee is open to meeting and talking with them. In this case, it is the reporter’s responsibility to make the interviewee feel comfortable so that he or she can express his or her views freely.

It is important to take note of the interviewer’s body language during the interview. Most reporters’ body language is either glazed or stiff, which does not convey warmth and hospitality. In addition, most reporters’ body language usually changes when they become nervous or anxious. The interviewer should therefore pay attention to the way the interviewer’s shoulders are positioned, the way he or she holds their gaze, and the tenseness or relaxed manner that their body language displays. In addition, if the reporter’s voice is loud and aggressive, then the interview is more likely to be tense as well.

The most important quality that all good reporters possess is good listening skills. If an interviewee cannot listen to the questions being posed to him or her, then that person is not likely to have a good interview. A good reporter must be able to hear, understand, and respond to questions from interviewees in a professional and sympathetic manner.

Lastly, a good reporter understands the importance of organization and time management. As a professional reporter, it is very unlikely that you will have a lot of time to interview people, especially since most news events are often quite busy. However, a good reporter will always have some free time to conduct interviews because organization is extremely important when it comes to doing research and gaining information for a story. Make sure that you interviewees clearly state their availability and provide clear details about the amount of time they can accommodate you. Even though this job is relatively easy to do, you will need to be on top of your game if you want to make a name for yourself as a great journalist.