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Interviewing Techniques for Journalists

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WHEN
Thursday, April 27
6:30-9:30 pm

WHERE
mediabistro.com
494 Broadway
(Spring & Broome)
New York, NY 10012

WHO
Ideal for any journalist or writer who conducts interviews.

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

At the heart of every story is an interview. Whether it's a formal sit-down, a packed news conference, or an ambush after a stake-out, the story you will write or tell is built upon what others tell you. BBC journalist Manoush Zomorodi has never come away from a conversation without a story. In this lively and spirited three-hour class, she shares some important secrets to a great interview.

In this 3-hour seminar, you can expect to learn:
  • How to understand who you're talking to
  • How to ask the questions that will get you what you want to know
  • How to listen -- really
  • How to find the story behind the story
  • How to handle a difficult, obnoxious, and reluctant interviewee 
  • How to craft this information into a story no one else has

Instructor Bio

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Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi is a reporter, anchor, and host. Her stories air on Reuters Television and the BBC, and she presents many of mediabistro.com's on-demand videos. She also specializes in on-camera media training and has coached city officials, authors, and print journalists. Most recently she moderated the first Mediabistro Circus, a 2-day conference on new technology and the media.

Testimonials


Manoush manages to condense years of field experience into energetic and informative classes. -- Emile Menasche<, editor-in-chief, In Tune Monthly

"Manoush is amazing! Her class is so hands on and everybody gets the opportunity to walk away with two professional looking on-camera pieces for their reel. Manoush really took the time to look at everybody's work and provide individual feedback. I definitely recommend taking one of her classes, if not all of them." -- Alexandra Perakis

"Manoush laid out the principles of a successful interview in ways that allied fears and provided a working model I will rely on in years to come." -- Sharon Glassman

"Manoush is encouraging and frank. This is a powerful mix." -- Emily Alp

"Manoush is a refreshing and engaging instructor. She keeps your attention with her lively, witty presentation, yet she somehow manages to cover all the bases." -- Stan Reaves

"You could tell Manoush brought years of experience to the table. She did a great job of understanding everyone's purpose for being there and catering the course to individual needs." -- Kerry Snow

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