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• Art of the investigative interview

  Learn proven strategies for managing the investigative interview, with tips on preparation, approaching difficult subjects and keeping the conversation on track.

  Tags: interviewing; tough interviews; broadcast; TV news; interview preparation

  By Tony Kovaleski and Linda Byron

  2019

• Mastering the interview

  This tipsheet by investigative reporters Marisa Kwiatkowski and Corey Johnson is designed to teach you how to land and prepare for the tough interview.

  Tags: interviewing; tough interviews; sensitive subjects; interview preparation; government accountability; sourcing

  By Marisa Kwiatkowski and Corey Johnson

  2019

• The Art of The Confrontation

  A tipsheet for journalists confronting aggressive or tight-lipped officials. Learn how to conduct the tough interview, whether it is scheduled or spontaneous.

  Tags: tough interviews; interviewing; interview preparation; confrontation; media gaggle

  By Alanna Autler and Dave Boucher

  2019

• The advanced art of the TV interview

  Handling deniers, liars, whistleblowers, blabbermouths, know-it-alls, media-trained automatons, murderers, celebrities, children, victims and those “taking the fifth.” Using real behind-the-scenes examples, learn techniques on how to plan, prepare and execute the most difficult interviews in investigative reporting, including formats that are often overlooked but need real planning, like hidden camera, news conferences, sit-down confrontations and anonymous interviews.

  Tags: investigative interview; TV interviewing; interview preparation; difficult subjects; anonymous interviews; news conferences; hidden camera

  By Tisha Thompson and Lea Thompson

  2018

• The art of the investigative interview

  This extensive presentation outlines the best practices, tips and tricks to use when doing investigative interviews, such as how to prepare well and the best questions to ask.

  Tags: interviewing; investigative interview; interview preparations

  By Linda Byron and Tony Kovaleski

  2019