Journalistic Interview
An Journalistic Interview is an interview conducted by journalists that aims to gather information, insights, and personal perspectives for publication in various media formats.
- Context:
- It can (typically) be more structured than informal conversations but less rigid than formal interrogations, allowing for flexibility in questioning to capture detailed responses.
- It can (often) be conducted to uncover newsworthy information or to provide an in-depth exploration of topics of public interest.
- It can (often) be used to elicit statements or facts from sources that contribute significantly to news reports, feature articles, documentaries, and other media content.
- It can (often) be conducted in various settings, such as over the phone, in person, via video call, or through written correspondence.
- It can involve multiple parties, including the main subject, experts, witnesses, and sometimes a larger audience.
- It can range from being a Conversational Journalism Interview to being an Investigative Journalism Interview, depending on the nature of the information being sought and the intended audience.
- It can range from being a Live Journalism Interview to being a Documentary Journalism Interview.
- It can be preceded by a Journalism Interview Preparatory Task.
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- Example(s):
- a Political Leader Journalistic Interview, for example, on national policy issues, broadcast on television and dissected in newspaper columns.
- A Disaster Survivor Journalistic Interview, sharing their firsthand experiences and the impacts on their community.
- Ones in a documentary exploring a significant historical event, combining eyewitness accounts and expert analyses.
- A Celebrity Journalistic Interview where a famous individual discusses personal life events or professional projects, often featured in entertainment magazines or TV shows.
- A Scientific Journalistic Interview where researchers or scientists are interviewed about discoveries, experiments, or scientific advancements, which are then shared with the public through science news segments or specialized publications.
- A Crisis Journalistic Interview where individuals or officials are interviewed during or immediately after a crisis event to provide updates and information to the public, often broadcast live to ensure timely dissemination of critical information.
- A Business Leader Journalistic Interview where CEOs or industry leaders discuss corporate strategies, market trends, and future outlooks, often featured in business magazines or financial news segments.
- A Tech Innovator Journalistic Interview where tech entrepreneurs and innovators discuss new technologies, startups, and impacts on the industry, commonly featured in technology-focused media outlets.
- A Cultural Icon Journalistic Interview where influential cultural figures discuss trends, societal impacts, and personal philosophies, often highlighted in cultural or lifestyle media.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- An Interrogation in a law enforcement context.
- A Casual Conversation without a structured question and answer format.
- A Private Business Meeting where discussions are confidential and not intended for public dissemination.
- A Medical Consultation where a doctor discusses health issues with a patient, lacking the public or journalistic intent.
- See: News Media, Interview, Question, Journalism.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interview_(journalism) Retrieved:2024-4-19.
- 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. In journalism, interviews are one of the most important methods used to collect information, and present views to readers, listeners, or viewers.