The Reporter from Hell
Learn how to interview more effectively through this revealing insight into the world of newsgathering.
Watch our intrepid reporter try in vain to get to the bottom of a story as he breaks every rule in the book. Then watch again as his professional alter ego has another go at the same task and comes back with the full scoop.
Backed up with handouts and teaching materials, this package allows journalism trainers to teach the full range of interviewing skills to help turn tomorrow's journalists into professional information gatherers.
Set around an interview with a fictional lottery winner, trainees watching the production will squirm as they watch probably the world’s worst attempt at getting information from an interviewee.
Paul Jones, producer and writer of The Reporter from Hell, said: “Interviewing by reporters is an art. I know from my time as a news editor that some reporters always came back with the full story and others didn’t.
“What we have tried to produce is a guide to help trainees handle interviews more effectively. It contrasts how a bad reporter misses the story completely while one that follows some simple rules will get all the facts and information.”
The DVD is designed for use in a classroom or tutorial environment and is an ideal learning tool for anyone running a journalism or media training course.
For more information contact Tony Johnston, Head of Press Association Training, on 0870 8376471 or complete the contact us form.